How Many Syllables In Turquoise?
2syllables
Turquoise has 2 syllables, tu-rquoise. It is a disyllabic word.
turquoise
/ˈtɜː.kwɔɪz/ UK /ˈtɝː.kwɔɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/tɜː.kwɔɪz/
Division By Letters
tu-rquoise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Turquoise
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 | kw | ɔɪ | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Turquoise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtɜː.kwɔɪz/ | /ˈtɝː.kwɔɪz/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtɜː.kwɑːz/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in turquoise?
Turquoise has 2 syllables, tu-rquoise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜː.kwɔɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in turquoise?
The first syllable, tu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of turquoise?
Turquoise has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide turquoise into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.kwɔɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, tu-rquoise.