How Many Syllables In Precious?
2syllables
Precious has 2 syllables, prec-ious. It is a disyllabic word.
precious
/ˈpreʃ.əs/ UK /ˈpreʃ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prec.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/preʃ.əs/
Division By Letters
prec-ious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precious
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 | pr | e | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Precious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in precious?
Precious has 2 syllables, prec-ious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpreʃ.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in precious?
The first syllable, prec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precious?
Precious has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precious into syllables?
By sound, preʃ.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, prec-ious.