How Many Syllables In Monotonous?
4syllables
Monotonous has 4 syllables, mo-not-o-nous. It is a polysyllabic word.
monotonous
/məˈnɒt.ə.nəs/ UK /məˈnɑː.t̬ə.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, not.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mə.nɒt.ə.nəs/
Division By Letters
mo-not-o-nous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Monotonous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Monotonous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in monotonous?
Monotonous has 4 syllables, mo-not-o-nous. In British English it is transcribed /məˈnɒt.ə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in monotonous?
The second syllable, not, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of monotonous?
Monotonous has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide monotonous into syllables?
By sound, mə.nɒt.ə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-not-o-nous.
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