How Many Syllables In Mascot?
2syllables
Mascot has 2 syllables, mas-cot. It is a disyllabic word.
mascot
/ˈmæs.kət/ UK /ˈmæs.kət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæs.kət/
Division By Letters
mas-cot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mascot
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Mascot Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mascot?
Mascot has 2 syllables, mas-cot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæs.kət/.
Which syllable is stressed in mascot?
The first syllable, mas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mascot?
Mascot has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mascot into syllables?
By sound, mæs.kət. By letters, as a spelling guide, mas-cot.