How Many Syllables In Pirouette?
3syllables
Pirouette has 3 syllables, pir-o-uette. It is a trisyllabic word.
pirouette
/ˌpɪr.uˈet/ UK /ˌpɪr.uˈet/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, uette.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/pɪr.u.et/
Division By Letters
pir-o-uette
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pirouette
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 | p | ɪ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | u | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | t | VC | closed |
Why Pirouette Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pirouette?
Pirouette has 3 syllables, pir-o-uette. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpɪr.uˈet/.
Which syllable is stressed in pirouette?
The third syllable, uette, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pirouette?
Pirouette has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pirouette into syllables?
By sound, pɪr.u.et. By letters, as a spelling guide, pir-o-uette.