How Many Syllables In Mozzarella?
4syllables
Mozzarella has 4 syllables, mozz-a-rell-a. It is a polysyllabic word.
mozzarella
/ˌmɒt.səˈrel.ə/ UK /ˌmɑːt.səˈrel.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, rell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mɒt.sə.rel.ə/
Division By Letters
mozz-a-rell-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mozzarella
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Mozzarella Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has 4 syllables, mozz-a-rell-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmɒt.səˈrel.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in mozzarella?
The third syllable, rell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mozzarella?
Mozzarella has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mozzarella into syllables?
By sound, mɒt.sə.rel.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mozz-a-rell-a.