How Many Syllables In Abrasive?
3syllables
Abrasive has 3 syllables, a-bra-sive. It is a trisyllabic word.
abrasive
/əˈbreɪ.sɪv/ UK /əˈbreɪ.sɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bra.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.breɪ.sɪv/
Division By Letters
a-bra-sive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abrasive
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Abrasive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abrasive?
Abrasive has 3 syllables, a-bra-sive. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbreɪ.sɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in abrasive?
The second syllable, bra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abrasive?
Abrasive has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abrasive into syllables?
By sound, ə.breɪ.sɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bra-sive.