How Many Syllables In Yourselves?
2syllables
Yourselves has 2 syllables, yoursel-ves. It is a disyllabic word.
yourselves
/jɔːˈselvz/ UK /jɔːrˈselvz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ves.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCCC
Division By Sound
/jɔː.selvz/
Division By Letters
yoursel-ves
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yourselves
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | j | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lvz | CVCCC | closed |
Why Yourselves Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /jɔːˈselvz/ | /jɔːrˈselvz/ | 2 |
| Also | /jəˈselvz/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in yourselves?
Yourselves has 2 syllables, yoursel-ves. In British English it is transcribed /jɔːˈselvz/.
Which syllable is stressed in yourselves?
The second syllable, ves, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yourselves?
Yourselves has the structure CV/CVCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yourselves into syllables?
By sound, jɔː.selvz. By letters, as a spelling guide, yoursel-ves.