How Many Syllables In Joyous?
2syllables
Joyous has 2 syllables, jo-yous. It is a disyllabic word.
joyous
/ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/ UK /ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jo.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒɔɪ.əs/
Division By Letters
jo-yous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Joyous
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Joyous Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in joyous?
Joyous has 2 syllables, jo-yous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in joyous?
The first syllable, jo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of joyous?
Joyous has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide joyous into syllables?
By sound, dʒɔɪ.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, jo-yous.