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