How Many Syllables In Arouse?
2syllables
Arouse has 2 syllables, a-rouse. It is a disyllabic word.
arouse
/əˈraʊz/ UK /əˈraʊz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rouse.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.raʊz/
Division By Letters
a-rouse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arouse
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 | r | aʊ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Arouse 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 arouse?
Arouse has 2 syllables, a-rouse. In British English it is transcribed /əˈraʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in arouse?
The second syllable, rouse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arouse?
Arouse has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arouse into syllables?
By sound, ə.raʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-rouse.