How Many Syllables In Murderous?
3syllables
Murderous has 3 syllables, mur-de-rous. It is a trisyllabic word.
murderous
/ˈmɜː.də.rəs/ UK /ˈmɝː.də.rəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɜː.də.rəs/
Division By Letters
mur-de-rous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Murderous
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Murderous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in murderous?
Murderous has 3 syllables, mur-de-rous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɜː.də.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in murderous?
The first syllable, mur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of murderous?
Murderous has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide murderous into syllables?
By sound, mɜː.də.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mur-de-rous.