How Many Syllables In Merchant?
2syllables
Merchant has 2 syllables, mer-chant. It is a disyllabic word.
merchant
/ˈmɜː.tʃənt/ UK /ˈmɝː.tʃənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɜː.tʃənt/
Division By Letters
mer-chant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Merchant
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Merchant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in merchant?
Merchant has 2 syllables, mer-chant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɜː.tʃənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in merchant?
The first syllable, mer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of merchant?
Merchant has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide merchant into syllables?
By sound, mɜː.tʃənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mer-chant.