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