How Many Syllables In Multimedia?
5syllables
Multimedia has 5 syllables, mul-ti-me-di-a. It is a polysyllabic word.
multimedia
/ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/ UK /ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/mʌl.ti.miː.di.ə/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-me-di-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multimedia
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 | m | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 5 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Multimedia Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 4 and 5, so syllable 5 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multimedia?
Multimedia has 5 syllables, mul-ti-me-di-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in multimedia?
The third syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multimedia?
Multimedia has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multimedia into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.ti.miː.di.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-me-di-a.
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