How Many Syllables In Tremendous?
3syllables
Tremendous has 3 syllables, tre-men-dous. It is a trisyllabic word.
tremendous
/trɪˈmen.dəs/ UK /trɪˈmen.dəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trɪ.men.dəs/
Division By Letters
tre-men-dous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tremendous
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 | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Tremendous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tremendous?
Tremendous has 3 syllables, tre-men-dous. In British English it is transcribed /trɪˈmen.dəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in tremendous?
The second syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tremendous?
Tremendous has the structure CCV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tremendous into syllables?
By sound, trɪ.men.dəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, tre-men-dous.