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