How Many Syllables In Meerkat?
2syllables
Meerkat has 2 syllables, meer-kat. It is a disyllabic word.
meerkat
/ˈmɪə.kæt/ UK /ˈmɪr.kæt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, meer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪə.kæt/
Division By Letters
meer-kat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meerkat
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | æ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Meerkat Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in meerkat?
Meerkat has 2 syllables, meer-kat. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪə.kæt/.
Which syllable is stressed in meerkat?
The first syllable, meer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meerkat?
Meerkat has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meerkat into syllables?
By sound, mɪə.kæt. By letters, as a spelling guide, meer-kat.