How Many Syllables In Walrus?
2syllables
Walrus has 2 syllables, wal-rus. It is a disyllabic word.
walrus
/ˈwɔːl.rəs/ UK /ˈwɔːl.rəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɔːl.rəs/
Division By Letters
wal-rus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Walrus
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 | w | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Walrus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in walrus?
Walrus has 2 syllables, wal-rus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɔːl.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in walrus?
The first syllable, wal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of walrus?
Walrus has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide walrus into syllables?
By sound, wɔːl.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, wal-rus.