How Many Syllables In Genus?
2syllables
Genus has 2 syllables, ge-nus. It is a disyllabic word.
genus
/ˈdʒiː.nəs/ UK /ˈdʒiː.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ge.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒiː.nəs/
Division By Letters
ge-nus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Genus
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Genus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in genus?
Genus has 2 syllables, ge-nus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒiː.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in genus?
The first syllable, ge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of genus?
Genus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide genus into syllables?
By sound, dʒiː.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ge-nus.