How Many Syllables In Modesty?
3syllables
Modesty has 3 syllables, mod-e-sty. It is a trisyllabic word.
modesty
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ UK /ˈmɑː.də.sti/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mod.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/mɒd.ə.sti/
Division By Letters
mod-e-sty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Modesty
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 | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | st | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Modesty Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in modesty?
Modesty has 3 syllables, mod-e-sty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/.
Which syllable is stressed in modesty?
The first syllable, mod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of modesty?
Modesty has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide modesty into syllables?
By sound, mɒd.ə.sti. By letters, as a spelling guide, mod-e-sty.