How Many Syllables In Adulthood?
3syllables
Adulthood has 3 syllables, a-dul-thood. It is a trisyllabic word.
adulthood
/əˈdʌlt.hʊd/ UK /əˈdʌlt.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dul.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.dʌlt.hʊd/
Division By Letters
a-dul-thood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adulthood
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 | d | ʌ | lt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Adulthood Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /lt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adulthood?
Adulthood has 3 syllables, a-dul-thood. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdʌlt.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in adulthood?
The second syllable, dul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adulthood?
Adulthood has the structure V/CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adulthood into syllables?
By sound, ə.dʌlt.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-dul-thood.