How Many Syllables In Contagious?
3syllables
Contagious has 3 syllables, con-ta-gious. It is a trisyllabic word.
contagious
/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ta.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.teɪ.dʒəs/
Division By Letters
con-ta-gious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contagious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Contagious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contagious?
Contagious has 3 syllables, con-ta-gious. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in contagious?
The second syllable, ta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contagious?
Contagious has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contagious into syllables?
By sound, kən.teɪ.dʒəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ta-gious.