How Many Syllables In Abusive?
3syllables
Abusive has 3 syllables, a-bu-sive. It is a trisyllabic word.
abusive
/əˈbjuː.sɪv/ UK /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bu.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.bjuː.sɪv/
Division By Letters
a-bu-sive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abusive
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 | bj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Abusive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /bj/ 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 abusive?
Abusive has 3 syllables, a-bu-sive. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbjuː.sɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in abusive?
The second syllable, bu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abusive?
Abusive has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abusive into syllables?
By sound, ə.bjuː.sɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bu-sive.