How Many Syllables In Jealousy?
3syllables
Jealousy has 3 syllables, jeal-ou-sy. It is a trisyllabic word.
jealousy
/ˈdʒel.ə.si/ UK /ˈdʒel.ə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jeal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒel.ə.si/
Division By Letters
jeal-ou-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jealousy
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Jealousy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jealousy?
Jealousy has 3 syllables, jeal-ou-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒel.ə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in jealousy?
The first syllable, jeal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jealousy?
Jealousy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jealousy into syllables?
By sound, dʒel.ə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, jeal-ou-sy.