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