How Many Syllables In Apparatus?
4syllables
Apparatus has 4 syllables, app-a-ra-tus. It is a polysyllabic word.
apparatus
/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/ UK /ˌæp.əˈræt.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æp.ə.reɪ.təs/
Division By Letters
app-a-ra-tus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apparatus
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Apparatus Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/ | /ˌæp.əˈræt.əs/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌæp.əˈrɑː.təs/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apparatus?
Apparatus has 4 syllables, app-a-ra-tus. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/.
Which syllable is stressed in apparatus?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apparatus?
Apparatus has the structure VC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apparatus into syllables?
By sound, æp.ə.reɪ.təs. By letters, as a spelling guide, app-a-ra-tus.