How Many Syllables In Motel?
2syllables
Motel has 2 syllables, mo-tel. It is a disyllabic word.
motel
/məʊˈtel/ UK /moʊˈtel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tel.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.tel/
Division By Letters
mo-tel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motel
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Motel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in motel?
Motel has 2 syllables, mo-tel. In British English it is transcribed /məʊˈtel/.
Which syllable is stressed in motel?
The second syllable, tel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motel?
Motel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motel into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.tel. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-tel.