How Many Syllables In Overdose?
3syllables
Overdose has 3 syllables, o-ver-dose. It is a trisyllabic word.
overdose
/ˌəʊ.vəˈdəʊs/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdoʊs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dose.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.dəʊs/
Division By Letters
o-ver-dose
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overdose
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | əʊ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Overdose Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | /ˌəʊ.vəˈdəʊs/ | /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdoʊs/ | 3 |
| Noun | /ˈəʊ.və.dəʊs/ | /ˈoʊ.vɚ.doʊs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overdose?
Overdose has 3 syllables, o-ver-dose. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈdəʊs/.
Which syllable is stressed in overdose?
The third syllable, dose, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overdose?
Overdose has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overdose into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.dəʊs. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-dose.