How Many Syllables In Aerobic?
3syllables
Aerobic has 3 syllables, ae-ro-bic. It is a trisyllabic word.
aerobic
/eˈrəʊ.bɪk/ UK /eˈroʊ.bɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/e.rəʊ.bɪk/
Division By Letters
ae-ro-bic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aerobic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | e | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Aerobic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aerobic?
Aerobic has 3 syllables, ae-ro-bic. In British English it is transcribed /eˈrəʊ.bɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in aerobic?
The second syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aerobic?
Aerobic has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aerobic into syllables?
By sound, e.rəʊ.bɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ae-ro-bic.