How Many Syllables In Mongrel?
2syllables
Mongrel has 2 syllables, mong-rel. It is a disyllabic word.
mongrel
/ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/ UK /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mong.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mʌŋ.ɡrəl/
Division By Letters
mong-rel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mongrel
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 | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | ə | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Mongrel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mongrel?
Mongrel has 2 syllables, mong-rel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mongrel?
The first syllable, mong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mongrel?
Mongrel has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mongrel into syllables?
By sound, mʌŋ.ɡrəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mong-rel.