How Many Syllables In Massive?
2syllables
Massive has 2 syllables, mass-ive. It is a disyllabic word.
massive
/ˈmæs.ɪv/ UK /ˈmæs.ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mæs.ɪv/
Division By Letters
mass-ive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Massive
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 | – | ɪ | v | VC | closed |
Why Massive 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 massive?
Massive has 2 syllables, mass-ive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæs.ɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in massive?
The first syllable, mass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of massive?
Massive has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide massive into syllables?
By sound, mæs.ɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, mass-ive.