How Many Syllables In Frustrated?
3syllables
Frustrated has 3 syllables, fru-stra-ted. It is a trisyllabic word.
frustrated
/frʌˈstreɪ.tɪd/ UK /ˈfrʌs.treɪ.t̬əd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/frʌ.streɪ.tɪd/
Division By Letters
fru-stra-ted
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frustrated
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fr | ʌ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | str | eɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Frustrated Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frustrated?
Frustrated has 3 syllables, fru-stra-ted. In British English it is transcribed /frʌˈstreɪ.tɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in frustrated?
The second syllable, stra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frustrated?
Frustrated has the structure CCV/CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frustrated into syllables?
By sound, frʌ.streɪ.tɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, fru-stra-ted.