How Many Syllables In Tunisian?
4syllables
Tunisian has 4 syllables, tu-nis-i-an. It is a polysyllabic word.
tunisian
/tjuːˈnɪz.i.ən/ UK /tuːˈniː.ʒən/ US
Tunisian can also be said with 3 syllables (US /tuːˈniː.ʒən/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nis.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/tjuː.nɪz.i.ən/
Division By Letters
tu-nis-i-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tunisian
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 | n | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Tunisian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tunisian?
Tunisian has 4 syllables, tu-nis-i-an. In British English it is transcribed /tjuːˈnɪz.i.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in tunisian?
The second syllable, nis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tunisian?
Tunisian has the structure CCV/CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tunisian into syllables?
By sound, tjuː.nɪz.i.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-nis-i-an.
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