How Many Syllables In Moralise?
3syllables
Moralise has 3 syllables, mor-a-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
moralise
/ˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/ UK /ˈmɔːr.ə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɒr.ə.laɪz/
Division By Letters
mor-a-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moralise
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Moralise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moralise?
Moralise has 3 syllables, mor-a-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in moralise?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moralise?
Moralise has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moralise into syllables?
By sound, mɒr.ə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-a-lise.