How Many Syllables In Voyeurism?
4syllables
Voyeurism has 4 syllables, vo-y-eu-rism. It is a polysyllabic word.
voyeurism
/vɔɪˈjuː.rɪ.zəm/ UK /vɔɪˈjuː.rɪ.zəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, y.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɔɪ.juː.rɪ.zəm/
Division By Letters
vo-y-eu-rism
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voyeurism
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | z | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Voyeurism Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voyeurism?
Voyeurism has 4 syllables, vo-y-eu-rism. In British English it is transcribed /vɔɪˈjuː.rɪ.zəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in voyeurism?
The second syllable, y, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voyeurism?
Voyeurism has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voyeurism into syllables?
By sound, vɔɪ.juː.rɪ.zəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-y-eu-rism.
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