How Many Syllables In Mastery?
3syllables
Mastery has 3 syllables, ma-ster-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
mastery
/ˈmɑː.stər.i/ UK /ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/mɑː.stər.i/
Division By Letters
ma-ster-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mastery
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 | r | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Mastery Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mastery?
Mastery has 3 syllables, ma-ster-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.stər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in mastery?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mastery?
Mastery has the structure CV/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mastery into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.stər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ster-y.