How Many Syllables In Mustard?
2syllables
Mustard has 2 syllables, mus-tard. It is a disyllabic word.
mustard
/ˈmʌs.təd/ UK /ˈmʌs.tɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʌs.təd/
Division By Letters
mus-tard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mustard
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Mustard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mustard?
Mustard has 2 syllables, mus-tard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌs.təd/.
Which syllable is stressed in mustard?
The first syllable, mus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mustard?
Mustard has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mustard into syllables?
By sound, mʌs.təd. By letters, as a spelling guide, mus-tard.