How Many Syllables In Metadata?
4syllables
Metadata has 4 syllables, met-a-da-ta. It is a polysyllabic word.
metadata
/ˈmet.ə.deɪ.tə/ UK /ˈmet.ə.deɪ.t̬ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, met.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/met.ə.deɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
met-a-da-ta
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Metadata
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Metadata Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in metadata?
Metadata has 4 syllables, met-a-da-ta. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmet.ə.deɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in metadata?
The first syllable, met, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of metadata?
Metadata has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide metadata into syllables?
By sound, met.ə.deɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, met-a-da-ta.
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