How Many Syllables In Trustworthy?
3syllables
Trustworthy has 3 syllables, trust-wor-thy. It is a trisyllabic word.
trustworthy
/ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/ UK /ˈtrʌst.wɝː.ði/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trust.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/trʌst.wɜː.ði/
Division By Letters
trust-wor-thy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trustworthy
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 | tr | ʌ | st | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ð | i | – | CV | open |
Why Trustworthy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trustworthy?
Trustworthy has 3 syllables, trust-wor-thy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/.
Which syllable is stressed in trustworthy?
The first syllable, trust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trustworthy?
Trustworthy has the structure CCVCC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trustworthy into syllables?
By sound, trʌst.wɜː.ði. By letters, as a spelling guide, trust-wor-thy.