How Many Syllables In Poisonous?
3syllables
Poisonous has 3 syllables, poi-so-nous. It is a trisyllabic word.
poisonous
/ˈpɔɪ.zə.nəs/ UK /ˈpɔɪ.zə.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, poi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɔɪ.zə.nəs/
Division By Letters
poi-so-nous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Poisonous
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Poisonous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in poisonous?
Poisonous has 3 syllables, poi-so-nous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɔɪ.zə.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in poisonous?
The first syllable, poi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of poisonous?
Poisonous has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide poisonous into syllables?
By sound, pɔɪ.zə.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, poi-so-nous.