How Many Syllables In Mesmerise?
3syllables
Mesmerise has 3 syllables, mes-me-rise. It is a trisyllabic word.
mesmerise
/ˈmez.mə.raɪz/ UK /ˈmez.mə.raɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mes.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mez.mə.raɪz/
Division By Letters
mes-me-rise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mesmerise
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Mesmerise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mesmerise?
Mesmerise has 3 syllables, mes-me-rise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmez.mə.raɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in mesmerise?
The first syllable, mes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mesmerise?
Mesmerise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mesmerise into syllables?
By sound, mez.mə.raɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, mes-me-rise.