How Many Syllables In Motto?
2syllables
Motto has 2 syllables, mott-o. It is a disyllabic word.
motto
/ˈmɒt.əʊ/ UK /ˈmɑː.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mɒt.əʊ/
Division By Letters
mott-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motto
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Motto Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in motto?
Motto has 2 syllables, mott-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒt.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in motto?
The first syllable, mott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motto?
Motto has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motto into syllables?
By sound, mɒt.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mott-o.