How Many Syllables In Catharsis?
3syllables
Catharsis has 3 syllables, ca-thar-sis. It is a trisyllabic word.
catharsis
/kəˈθɑː.sɪs/ UK /kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, thar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.θɑː.sɪs/
Division By Letters
ca-thar-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Catharsis
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | θ | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Catharsis Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in catharsis?
Catharsis has 3 syllables, ca-thar-sis. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈθɑː.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in catharsis?
The second syllable, thar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of catharsis?
Catharsis has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide catharsis into syllables?
By sound, kə.θɑː.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-thar-sis.