How Many Syllables In Mullion?
3syllables
Mullion has 3 syllables, mull-i-on. It is a trisyllabic word.
mullion
/ˈmʌl.i.ən/ UK /ˈmʌl.jən/ US
Mullion can also be said with 2 syllables (US /ˈmʌl.jən/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mull.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.i.ən/
Division By Letters
mull-i-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mullion
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Mullion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mullion?
Mullion has 3 syllables, mull-i-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌl.i.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mullion?
The first syllable, mull, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mullion?
Mullion has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mullion into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.i.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mull-i-on.