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