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