How Many Syllables In Javascript?
3syllables
Javascript has 3 syllables, ja-va-script. It is a trisyllabic word.
javascript
/ˈdʒɑː.və.skrɪpt/ UK /ˈdʒɑː.və.skrɪpt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ja.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/dʒɑː.və.skrɪpt/
Division By Letters
ja-va-script
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Javascript
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | skr | ɪ | pt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Javascript Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in javascript?
Javascript has 3 syllables, ja-va-script. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɑː.və.skrɪpt/.
Which syllable is stressed in javascript?
The first syllable, ja, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of javascript?
Javascript has the structure CV/CV/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide javascript into syllables?
By sound, dʒɑː.və.skrɪpt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ja-va-script.