How Many Syllables In Studio?
3syllables
Studio has 3 syllables, stu-di-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
studio
/ˈstjuː.di.əʊ/ UK /ˈstuː.di.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stu.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/stjuː.di.əʊ/
Division By Letters
stu-di-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Studio
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 | stj | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Studio Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in studio?
Studio has 3 syllables, stu-di-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstjuː.di.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in studio?
The first syllable, stu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of studio?
Studio has the structure CCCV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide studio into syllables?
By sound, stjuː.di.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, stu-di-o.