How Many Syllables In Motorist?
3syllables
Motorist has 3 syllables, mo-to-rist. It is a trisyllabic word.
motorist
/ˈməʊ.tə.rɪst/ UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ə.rɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.tə.rɪst/
Division By Letters
mo-to-rist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motorist
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Motorist Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in motorist?
Motorist has 3 syllables, mo-to-rist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈməʊ.tə.rɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in motorist?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motorist?
Motorist has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motorist into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.tə.rɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-to-rist.