How Many Syllables In Moral?
2syllables
Moral has 2 syllables, mor-al. It is a disyllabic word.
moral
/ˈmɒr.əl/ UK /ˈmɔːr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɒr.əl/
Division By Letters
mor-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moral
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Moral Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moral?
Moral has 2 syllables, mor-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒr.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in moral?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moral?
Moral has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moral into syllables?
By sound, mɒr.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-al.