How Many Syllables In Irresponsible?
5syllables
Irresponsible has 5 syllables, irr-e-spon-si-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
irresponsible
/ˌɪr.əˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ UK /ˌɪr.əˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, spon.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪr.ə.spɒn.sə.bəl/
Division By Letters
irr-e-spon-si-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Irresponsible
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | r | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | sp | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Irresponsible Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in irresponsible?
Irresponsible has 5 syllables, irr-e-spon-si-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪr.əˈspɒn.sə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in irresponsible?
The third syllable, spon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of irresponsible?
Irresponsible has the structure VC/V/CCVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide irresponsible into syllables?
By sound, ɪr.ə.spɒn.sə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, irr-e-spon-si-ble.
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