How Many Syllables In Multilateral?
5syllables
Multilateral has 5 syllables, mul-ti-lat-e-ral. It is a polysyllabic word.
multilateral
/ˌmʌl.tɪˈlæt.ə.rəl/ UK /ˌmʌl.tɪˈlæt.ə.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.tɪ.læt.ə.rəl/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-lat-e-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multilateral
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Multilateral Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multilateral?
Multilateral has 5 syllables, mul-ti-lat-e-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmʌl.tɪˈlæt.ə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in multilateral?
The third syllable, lat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multilateral?
Multilateral has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multilateral into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.tɪ.læt.ə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-lat-e-ral.
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