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