How Many Syllables In Arabesque?
3syllables
Arabesque has 3 syllables, ar-a-besque. It is a trisyllabic word.
arabesque
/ˌær.əˈbesk/ UK /ˌer.əˈbesk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, besque.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ær.ə.besk/
Division By Letters
ar-a-besque
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arabesque
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 | r | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | b | e | sk | CVCC | closed |
Why Arabesque Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arabesque?
Arabesque has 3 syllables, ar-a-besque. In British English it is transcribed /ˌær.əˈbesk/.
Which syllable is stressed in arabesque?
The third syllable, besque, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arabesque?
Arabesque has the structure VC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arabesque into syllables?
By sound, ær.ə.besk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-a-besque.