How Many Syllables In Meteorite?
4syllables
Meteorite has 4 syllables, me-te-o-rite. It is a polysyllabic word.
meteorite
/ˈmiː.ti.ə.raɪt/ UK /ˈmiː.t̬i.ə.raɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/miː.ti.ə.raɪt/
Division By Letters
me-te-o-rite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meteorite
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | r | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Meteorite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in meteorite?
Meteorite has 4 syllables, me-te-o-rite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmiː.ti.ə.raɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in meteorite?
The first syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meteorite?
Meteorite has the structure CV/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meteorite into syllables?
By sound, miː.ti.ə.raɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-te-o-rite.