How Many Syllables In Juvenile?
3syllables
Juvenile has 3 syllables, ju-ve-nile. It is a trisyllabic word.
juvenile
/ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/ UK /ˈdʒuː.və.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ju.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒuː.və.naɪl/
Division By Letters
ju-ve-nile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Juvenile
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Juvenile Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in juvenile?
Juvenile has 3 syllables, ju-ve-nile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in juvenile?
The first syllable, ju, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of juvenile?
Juvenile has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide juvenile into syllables?
By sound, dʒuː.və.naɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ju-ve-nile.