How Many Syllables In Bourgeois?
2syllables
Bourgeois has 2 syllables, bou-rgeois. It is a disyllabic word.
bourgeois
/ˈbʊə.ʒwɑː/ UK /ˈbʊr.ʒwɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bou.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/bʊə.ʒwɑː/
Division By Letters
bou-rgeois
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bourgeois
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 | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʒw | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
Why Bourgeois Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʒw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈbʊə.ʒwɑː/ | /ˈbʊr.ʒwɑː/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈbɔː.ʒwɑː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bourgeois?
Bourgeois has 2 syllables, bou-rgeois. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊə.ʒwɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in bourgeois?
The first syllable, bou, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bourgeois?
Bourgeois has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bourgeois into syllables?
By sound, bʊə.ʒwɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, bou-rgeois.