How Many Syllables In Aerobics?
3syllables
Aerobics has 3 syllables, ae-ro-bics. It is a trisyllabic word.
aerobics
/əˈrəʊ.bɪks/ UK /əˈroʊ.bɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.rəʊ.bɪks/
Division By Letters
ae-ro-bics
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aerobics
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 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | ɪ | ks | CVCC | closed |
Why Aerobics 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 aerobics?
Aerobics has 3 syllables, ae-ro-bics. In British English it is transcribed /əˈrəʊ.bɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in aerobics?
The second syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aerobics?
Aerobics has the structure V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aerobics into syllables?
By sound, ə.rəʊ.bɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, ae-ro-bics.