How Many Syllables In Slanderous?
3syllables
Slanderous has 3 syllables, slan-de-rous. It is a trisyllabic word.
slanderous
/ˈslɑːn.də.rəs/ UK /ˈslæn.dɚ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/slɑːn.də.rəs/
Division By Letters
slan-de-rous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slanderous
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 | sl | ɑː | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Slanderous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slanderous?
Slanderous has 3 syllables, slan-de-rous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈslɑːn.də.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in slanderous?
The first syllable, slan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slanderous?
Slanderous has the structure CCVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slanderous into syllables?
By sound, slɑːn.də.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, slan-de-rous.