How Many Syllables In Tumultuous?
4syllables
Tumultuous has 4 syllables, tu-mul-tu-ous. It is a polysyllabic word.
tumultuous
/tjuːˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ UK /tuːˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mul.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/tjuː.mʌl.tʃu.əs/
Division By Letters
tu-mul-tu-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tumultuous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tʃ | u | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Tumultuous 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tumultuous?
Tumultuous has 4 syllables, tu-mul-tu-ous. In British English it is transcribed /tjuːˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in tumultuous?
The second syllable, mul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tumultuous?
Tumultuous has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tumultuous into syllables?
By sound, tjuː.mʌl.tʃu.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-mul-tu-ous.
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