How Many Syllables In Motif?
2syllables
Motif has 2 syllables, mo-tif. It is a disyllabic word.
motif
/məʊˈtiːf/ UK /moʊˈtiːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tif.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.tiːf/
Division By Letters
mo-tif
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motif
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 | iː | f | CVC | closed |
Why Motif 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 motif?
Motif has 2 syllables, mo-tif. In British English it is transcribed /məʊˈtiːf/.
Which syllable is stressed in motif?
The second syllable, tif, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motif?
Motif has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motif into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.tiːf. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-tif.