How Many Syllables In Scrupulous?
3syllables
Scrupulous has 3 syllables, scru-pu-lous. It is a trisyllabic word.
scrupulous
/ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs/ UK /ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scru.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skruː.pjʊ.ləs/
Division By Letters
scru-pu-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scrupulous
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 | skr | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | pj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Scrupulous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scrupulous?
Scrupulous has 3 syllables, scru-pu-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in scrupulous?
The first syllable, scru, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scrupulous?
Scrupulous has the structure CCCV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scrupulous into syllables?
By sound, skruː.pjʊ.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, scru-pu-lous.