How Many Syllables In Milestone?
2syllables
Milestone has 2 syllables, mile-stone. It is a disyllabic word.
milestone
/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/ UK /ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mile.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/maɪl.stəʊn/
Division By Letters
mile-stone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Milestone
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | əʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Milestone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in milestone?
Milestone has 2 syllables, mile-stone. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in milestone?
The first syllable, mile, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of milestone?
Milestone has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide milestone into syllables?
By sound, maɪl.stəʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, mile-stone.