How Many Syllables In Tiramisu?
4syllables
Tiramisu has 4 syllables, tir-a-mi-su. It is a polysyllabic word.
tiramisu
/ˌtɪr.ə.mɪˈsuː/ UK /ˌtɪr.ə.miˈsuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, su.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tɪr.ə.mɪ.suː/
Division By Letters
tir-a-mi-su
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tiramisu
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | t | ɪ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | s | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Tiramisu Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tiramisu?
Tiramisu has 4 syllables, tir-a-mi-su. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtɪr.ə.mɪˈsuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in tiramisu?
The fourth syllable, su, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tiramisu?
Tiramisu has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tiramisu into syllables?
By sound, tɪr.ə.mɪ.suː. By letters, as a spelling guide, tir-a-mi-su.
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