How Many Syllables In Morale?
2syllables
Morale has 2 syllables, mo-rale. It is a disyllabic word.
morale
/məˈrɑːl/ UK /məˈræl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rale.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mə.rɑːl/
Division By Letters
mo-rale
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Morale
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 | r | ɑː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Morale Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in morale?
Morale has 2 syllables, mo-rale. In British English it is transcribed /məˈrɑːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in morale?
The second syllable, rale, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of morale?
Morale has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide morale into syllables?
By sound, mə.rɑːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-rale.