How Many Syllables In Merit?
2syllables
Merit has 2 syllables, mer-it. It is a disyllabic word.
merit
/ˈmer.ɪt/ UK /ˈmer.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mer.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mer.ɪt/
Division By Letters
mer-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Merit
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Merit Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in merit?
Merit has 2 syllables, mer-it. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmer.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in merit?
The first syllable, mer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of merit?
Merit has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide merit into syllables?
By sound, mer.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mer-it.