How Many Syllables In Mustn't?
2syllables
Mustn't has 2 syllables, mʌs-ənt. It is a disyllabic word.
mʌsənt
/ˈmʌs.ənt/ UK /ˈmʌs.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mʌs.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/mʌs.ənt/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mustn't
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 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Mustn't 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 mustn't?
Mustn't has 2 syllables, mʌs-ənt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌs.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in mustn't?
The first syllable, mʌs, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mustn't?
Mustn't has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mustn't into syllables?
By sound, mʌs.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.