How Many Syllables In Mocha?
2syllables
Mocha has 2 syllables, moch-a. It is a disyllabic word.
mocha
/ˈmɒk.ə/ UK /ˈmoʊ.kə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, moch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mɒk.ə/
Division By Letters
moch-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mocha
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Mocha Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mocha?
Mocha has 2 syllables, moch-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒk.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in mocha?
The first syllable, moch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mocha?
Mocha has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mocha into syllables?
By sound, mɒk.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, moch-a.