How Many Syllables In Chorus?
2syllables
Chorus has 2 syllables, cho-rus. It is a disyllabic word.
chorus
/ˈkɔː.rəs/ UK /ˈkɔːr.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cho.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɔː.rəs/
Division By Letters
cho-rus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chorus
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 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Chorus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chorus?
Chorus has 2 syllables, cho-rus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔː.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in chorus?
The first syllable, cho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chorus?
Chorus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chorus into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cho-rus.