How Many Syllables In Genuflect?
3syllables
Genuflect has 3 syllables, gen-u-flect. It is a trisyllabic word.
genuflect
/ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/ UK /ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.ju.flekt/
Division By Letters
gen-u-flect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Genuflect
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 | dʒ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | fl | e | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Genuflect Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in genuflect?
Genuflect has 3 syllables, gen-u-flect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in genuflect?
The first syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of genuflect?
Genuflect has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide genuflect into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.ju.flekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, gen-u-flect.