How Many Syllables In Moralist?
3syllables
Moralist has 3 syllables, mor-a-list. It is a trisyllabic word.
moralist
/ˈmɒr.ə.lɪst/ UK /ˈmɔːr.ə.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mɒr.ə.lɪst/
Division By Letters
mor-a-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moralist
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 | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Moralist 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 moralist?
Moralist has 3 syllables, mor-a-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒr.ə.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in moralist?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moralist?
Moralist has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moralist into syllables?
By sound, mɒr.ə.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-a-list.