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