How Many Syllables In Adhesive?
3syllables
Adhesive has 3 syllables, ad-he-sive. It is a trisyllabic word.
adhesive
/ədˈhiː.sɪv/ UK /ædˈhiː.sɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, he.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əd.hiː.sɪv/
Division By Letters
ad-he-sive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adhesive
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 | d | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Adhesive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ 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 adhesive?
Adhesive has 3 syllables, ad-he-sive. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈhiː.sɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in adhesive?
The second syllable, he, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adhesive?
Adhesive has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adhesive into syllables?
By sound, əd.hiː.sɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-he-sive.