How Many Syllables In Multipurpose?
4syllables
Multipurpose has 4 syllables, mul-ti-pur-pose. It is a polysyllabic word.
multipurpose
/ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/ UK /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɝː.pəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, pur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.ti.pɜː.pəs/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-pur-pose
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multipurpose
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | p | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Multipurpose Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multipurpose?
Multipurpose has 4 syllables, mul-ti-pur-pose. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in multipurpose?
The third syllable, pur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multipurpose?
Multipurpose has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multipurpose into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.ti.pɜː.pəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-pur-pose.
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