How Many Syllables In Puberty?
3syllables
Puberty has 3 syllables, pu-ber-ty. It is a trisyllabic word.
puberty
/ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ UK /ˈpjuː.bɚ.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/pjuː.bə.ti/
Division By Letters
pu-ber-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Puberty
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 | pj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Puberty Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in puberty?
Puberty has 3 syllables, pu-ber-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in puberty?
The first syllable, pu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of puberty?
Puberty has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide puberty into syllables?
By sound, pjuː.bə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, pu-ber-ty.