How Many Syllables In Migraine?
2syllables
Migraine has 2 syllables, mi-graine. It is a disyllabic word.
migraine
/ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn/ UK /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/maɪ.ɡreɪn/
Division By Letters
mi-graine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Migraine
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡr | eɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Migraine Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in migraine?
Migraine has 2 syllables, mi-graine. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in migraine?
The first syllable, mi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of migraine?
Migraine has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide migraine into syllables?
By sound, maɪ.ɡreɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-graine.