How Many Syllables In Memorandum?
4syllables
Memorandum has 4 syllables, mem-o-ran-dum. It is a polysyllabic word.
memorandum
/ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/ UK /ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mem.ə.ræn.dəm/
Division By Letters
mem-o-ran-dum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Memorandum
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Memorandum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in memorandum?
Memorandum has 4 syllables, mem-o-ran-dum. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in memorandum?
The third syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of memorandum?
Memorandum has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide memorandum into syllables?
By sound, mem.ə.ræn.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, mem-o-ran-dum.
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