How Many Syllables In Cautiously?
3syllables
Cautiously has 3 syllables, cau-tious-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
cautiously
/ˈkɔː.ʃəs.li/ UK /ˈkɔː.ʃəs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cau.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɔː.ʃəs.li/
Division By Letters
cau-tious-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cautiously
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 | k | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Cautiously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cautiously?
Cautiously has 3 syllables, cau-tious-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔː.ʃəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in cautiously?
The first syllable, cau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cautiously?
Cautiously has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cautiously into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.ʃəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, cau-tious-ly.