How Many Syllables In Bourgeoisie?
3syllables
Bourgeoisie has 3 syllables, bou-rgeoi-sie. It is a trisyllabic word.
bourgeoisie
/ˌbʊə.ʒwɑːˈziː/ UK /ˌbʊr.ʒwɑːˈziː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sie.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/bʊə.ʒwɑː.ziː/
Division By Letters
bou-rgeoi-sie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bourgeoisie
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 | b | ʊə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʒw | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Bourgeoisie Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʒw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bourgeoisie?
Bourgeoisie has 3 syllables, bou-rgeoi-sie. In British English it is transcribed /ˌbʊə.ʒwɑːˈziː/.
Which syllable is stressed in bourgeoisie?
The third syllable, sie, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bourgeoisie?
Bourgeoisie has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bourgeoisie into syllables?
By sound, bʊə.ʒwɑː.ziː. By letters, as a spelling guide, bou-rgeoi-sie.