How Many Syllables In Turbulent?
3syllables
Turbulent has 3 syllables, tur-bu-lent. It is a trisyllabic word.
turbulent
/ˈtɜː.bjʊ.lənt/ UK /ˈtɝː.bjə.lənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/tɜː.bjʊ.lənt/
Division By Letters
tur-bu-lent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Turbulent
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 | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | bj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Turbulent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /bj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in turbulent?
Turbulent has 3 syllables, tur-bu-lent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜː.bjʊ.lənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in turbulent?
The first syllable, tur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of turbulent?
Turbulent has the structure CV/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide turbulent into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.bjʊ.lənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, tur-bu-lent.