How Many Syllables In Masculine?
3syllables
Masculine has 3 syllables, mas-cu-line. It is a trisyllabic word.
masculine
/ˈmæs.kjʊ.lɪn/ UK /ˈmæs.kjə.lɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæs.kjʊ.lɪn/
Division By Letters
mas-cu-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Masculine
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 | kj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Masculine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in masculine?
Masculine has 3 syllables, mas-cu-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæs.kjʊ.lɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in masculine?
The first syllable, mas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of masculine?
Masculine has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide masculine into syllables?
By sound, mæs.kjʊ.lɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, mas-cu-line.