How Many Syllables In Multitask?
3syllables
Multitask has 3 syllables, mul-ti-task. It is a trisyllabic word.
multitask
/ˌmʌl.tiˈtɑːsk/ UK /ˌmʌl.tiˈtæsk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, task.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/mʌl.ti.tɑːsk/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-task
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multitask
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 | t | ɑː | sk | CVCC | closed |
Why Multitask Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multitask?
Multitask has 3 syllables, mul-ti-task. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmʌl.tiˈtɑːsk/.
Which syllable is stressed in multitask?
The third syllable, task, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multitask?
Multitask has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multitask into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.ti.tɑːsk. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-task.