How Many Syllables In Precocious?
3syllables
Precocious has 3 syllables, pre-co-cious. It is a trisyllabic word.
precocious
/prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/ UK /prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, co.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.kəʊ.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
pre-co-cious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precocious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Precocious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in precocious?
Precocious has 3 syllables, pre-co-cious. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈkəʊ.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in precocious?
The second syllable, co, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precocious?
Precocious has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precocious into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.kəʊ.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-co-cious.