How Many Syllables In Raucous?
2syllables
Raucous has 2 syllables, rau-cous. It is a disyllabic word.
raucous
/ˈrɔː.kəs/ UK /ˈrɔː.kəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rau.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɔː.kəs/
Division By Letters
rau-cous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Raucous
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 | r | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Raucous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in raucous?
Raucous has 2 syllables, rau-cous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɔː.kəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in raucous?
The first syllable, rau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of raucous?
Raucous has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide raucous into syllables?
By sound, rɔː.kəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, rau-cous.