How Many Syllables In Zealous?
2syllables
Zealous has 2 syllables, zeal-ous. It is a disyllabic word.
zealous
/ˈzel.əs/ UK /ˈzel.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zeal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/zel.əs/
Division By Letters
zeal-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zealous
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 | z | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Zealous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in zealous?
Zealous has 2 syllables, zeal-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzel.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in zealous?
The first syllable, zeal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of zealous?
Zealous has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide zealous into syllables?
By sound, zel.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, zeal-ous.