How Many Syllables In Connoisseur?
3syllables
Connoisseur has 3 syllables, conn-oi-sseur. It is a trisyllabic word.
connoisseur
/ˌkɒn.əˈsɜː/ UK /ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sseur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒn.ə.sɜː/
Division By Letters
conn-oi-sseur
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Connoisseur
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
Why Connoisseur Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in connoisseur?
Connoisseur has 3 syllables, conn-oi-sseur. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in connoisseur?
The third syllable, sseur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of connoisseur?
Connoisseur has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide connoisseur into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.ə.sɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, conn-oi-sseur.