How Many Syllables In Synonymous?
4syllables
Synonymous has 4 syllables, sy-non-y-mous. It is a polysyllabic word.
synonymous
/səˈnɒn.ə.məs/ UK /səˈnɑː.nə.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, non.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.nɒn.ə.məs/
Division By Letters
sy-non-y-mous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Synonymous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Synonymous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in synonymous?
Synonymous has 4 syllables, sy-non-y-mous. In British English it is transcribed /səˈnɒn.ə.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in synonymous?
The second syllable, non, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of synonymous?
Synonymous has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide synonymous into syllables?
By sound, sə.nɒn.ə.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sy-non-y-mous.
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