How Many Syllables In Bonus?
2syllables
Bonus has 2 syllables, bo-nus. It is a disyllabic word.
bonus
/ˈbəʊ.nəs/ UK /ˈboʊ.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bəʊ.nəs/
Division By Letters
bo-nus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bonus
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Bonus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bonus?
Bonus has 2 syllables, bo-nus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbəʊ.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in bonus?
The first syllable, bo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bonus?
Bonus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bonus into syllables?
By sound, bəʊ.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, bo-nus.