How Many Syllables In Movie?
2syllables
Movie has 2 syllables, mo-vie. It is a disyllabic word.
movie
/ˈmuː.vi/ UK /ˈmuː.vi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/muː.vi/
Division By Letters
mo-vie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Movie
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | i | – | CV | open |
Why Movie Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in movie?
Movie has 2 syllables, mo-vie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmuː.vi/.
Which syllable is stressed in movie?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of movie?
Movie has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide movie into syllables?
By sound, muː.vi. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-vie.