How Many Syllables In Mythology?
4syllables
Mythology has 4 syllables, my-thol-o-gy. It is a polysyllabic word.
mythology
/mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ UK /mɪˈθɑː.lə.dʒi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, thol.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mɪ.θɒl.ə.dʒi/
Division By Letters
my-thol-o-gy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mythology
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | θ | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | dʒ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Mythology Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mythology?
Mythology has 4 syllables, my-thol-o-gy. In British English it is transcribed /mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/.
Which syllable is stressed in mythology?
The second syllable, thol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mythology?
Mythology has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mythology into syllables?
By sound, mɪ.θɒl.ə.dʒi. By letters, as a spelling guide, my-thol-o-gy.