How Many Syllables In Pelvis?
2syllables
Pelvis has 2 syllables, pel-vis. It is a disyllabic word.
pelvis
/ˈpel.vəs/ UK /ˈpel.vəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pel.vəs/
Division By Letters
pel-vis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pelvis
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 | p | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | v | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Pelvis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pelvis?
Pelvis has 2 syllables, pel-vis. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpel.vəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in pelvis?
The first syllable, pel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pelvis?
Pelvis has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pelvis into syllables?
By sound, pel.vəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pel-vis.