How Many Syllables In Cavernous?
3syllables
Cavernous has 3 syllables, cav-er-nous. It is a trisyllabic word.
cavernous
/ˈkæv.ə.nəs/ UK /ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cav.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæv.ə.nəs/
Division By Letters
cav-er-nous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cavernous
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 | æ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Cavernous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cavernous?
Cavernous has 3 syllables, cav-er-nous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæv.ə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in cavernous?
The first syllable, cav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cavernous?
Cavernous has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cavernous into syllables?
By sound, kæv.ə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cav-er-nous.