How Many Syllables In Moonwalk?
2syllables
Moonwalk has 2 syllables, moon-walk. It is a disyllabic word.
moonwalk
/ˈmuːn.wɔːk/ UK /ˈmuːn.wɔːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, moon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/muːn.wɔːk/
Division By Letters
moon-walk
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moonwalk
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 | uː | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɔː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Moonwalk Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moonwalk?
Moonwalk has 2 syllables, moon-walk. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmuːn.wɔːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in moonwalk?
The first syllable, moon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moonwalk?
Moonwalk has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moonwalk into syllables?
By sound, muːn.wɔːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, moon-walk.