How Many Syllables In Master?
2syllables
Master has 2 syllables, ma-ster. It is a disyllabic word.
master
/ˈmɑː.stə/ UK /ˈmæs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/mɑː.stə/
Division By Letters
ma-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Master
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Master Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in master?
Master has 2 syllables, ma-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in master?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of master?
Master has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide master into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ster.