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