How Many Syllables In Tuxedo?
3syllables
Tuxedo has 3 syllables, tux-e-do. It is a trisyllabic word.
tuxedo
/tʌkˈsiː.dəʊ/ UK /tʌkˈsiː.doʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tʌk.siː.dəʊ/
Division By Letters
tux-e-do
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tuxedo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ʌ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Tuxedo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tuxedo?
Tuxedo has 3 syllables, tux-e-do. In British English it is transcribed /tʌkˈsiː.dəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in tuxedo?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tuxedo?
Tuxedo has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tuxedo into syllables?
By sound, tʌk.siː.dəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tux-e-do.