How Many Syllables In Perilous?
3syllables
Perilous has 3 syllables, per-i-lous. It is a trisyllabic word.
perilous
/ˈper.ə.ləs/ UK /ˈper.ə.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/per.ə.ləs/
Division By Letters
per-i-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perilous
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Perilous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perilous?
Perilous has 3 syllables, per-i-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈper.ə.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in perilous?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perilous?
Perilous has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perilous into syllables?
By sound, per.ə.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-i-lous.