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