How Many Syllables In Period?
3syllables
Period has 3 syllables, pe-ri-od. It is a trisyllabic word.
period
/ˈpɪə.ri.əd/ UK /ˈpɪr.i.əd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/pɪə.ri.əd/
Division By Letters
pe-ri-od
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Period
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Period Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in period?
Period has 3 syllables, pe-ri-od. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪə.ri.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in period?
The first syllable, pe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of period?
Period has the structure CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide period into syllables?
By sound, pɪə.ri.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-ri-od.