How Many Syllables In Trapeze?
2syllables
Trapeze has 2 syllables, tra-peze. It is a disyllabic word.
trapeze
/trəˈpiːz/ UK /trəˈpiːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, peze.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/trə.piːz/
Division By Letters
tra-peze
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trapeze
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | iː | z | CVC | closed |
Why Trapeze Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trapeze?
Trapeze has 2 syllables, tra-peze. In British English it is transcribed /trəˈpiːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in trapeze?
The second syllable, peze, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trapeze?
Trapeze has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trapeze into syllables?
By sound, trə.piːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, tra-peze.