How Many Syllables In Pious?
2syllables
Pious has 2 syllables, pi-ous. It is a disyllabic word.
pious
/ˈpaɪ.əs/ UK /ˈpaɪ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pi.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/paɪ.əs/
Division By Letters
pi-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pious
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Pious Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pious?
Pious has 2 syllables, pi-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpaɪ.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in pious?
The first syllable, pi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pious?
Pious has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pious into syllables?
By sound, paɪ.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pi-ous.