How Many Syllables In Monitor?
3syllables
Monitor has 3 syllables, mon-i-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
monitor
/ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ UK /ˈmɑː.nə.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mɒn.ɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
mon-i-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Monitor
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Monitor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in monitor?
Monitor has 3 syllables, mon-i-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in monitor?
The first syllable, mon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of monitor?
Monitor has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide monitor into syllables?
By sound, mɒn.ɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mon-i-tor.