How Many Syllables In Moralize?
3syllables
Moralize has 3 syllables, mor-a-lize. It is a trisyllabic word.
moralize
/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-lize
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moralize
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 Moralize 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 moralize?
Moralize has 3 syllables, mor-a-lize. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒr.ə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in moralize?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moralize?
Moralize has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moralize into syllables?
By sound, mɒr.ə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-a-lize.