How Many Syllables In Multilingual?
4syllables
Multilingual has 4 syllables, mul-ti-ling-ual. It is a polysyllabic word.
multilingual
/ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.wəl/ UK /ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.wəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ling.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.ti.lɪŋ.wəl/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-ling-ual
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multilingual
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 | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | w | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Multilingual 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multilingual?
Multilingual has 4 syllables, mul-ti-ling-ual. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.wəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in multilingual?
The third syllable, ling, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multilingual?
Multilingual has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multilingual into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.ti.lɪŋ.wəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-ling-ual.
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