How Many Syllables In Applause?
2syllables
Applause has 2 syllables, a-pplause. It is a disyllabic word.
applause
/əˈplɔːz/ UK /əˈplɔːz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pplause.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.plɔːz/
Division By Letters
a-pplause
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Applause
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | pl | ɔː | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Applause Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in applause?
Applause has 2 syllables, a-pplause. In British English it is transcribed /əˈplɔːz/.
Which syllable is stressed in applause?
The second syllable, pplause, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of applause?
Applause has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide applause into syllables?
By sound, ə.plɔːz. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pplause.