How Many Syllables In Morsel?
2syllables
Morsel has 2 syllables, mor-sel. It is a disyllabic word.
morsel
/ˈmɔː.səl/ UK /ˈmɔːr.səl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɔː.səl/
Division By Letters
mor-sel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Morsel
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Morsel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in morsel?
Morsel has 2 syllables, mor-sel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɔː.səl/.
Which syllable is stressed in morsel?
The first syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of morsel?
Morsel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide morsel into syllables?
By sound, mɔː.səl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mor-sel.