How Many Syllables In Bisexual?
4syllables
Bisexual has 4 syllables, bi-sex-u-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
bisexual
/baɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/ UK /baɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sex.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/baɪ.sek.ʃu.əl/
Division By Letters
bi-sex-u-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bisexual
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | u | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Bisexual Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bisexual?
Bisexual has 4 syllables, bi-sex-u-al. In British English it is transcribed /baɪˈsek.ʃu.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in bisexual?
The second syllable, sex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bisexual?
Bisexual has the structure CV/CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bisexual into syllables?
By sound, baɪ.sek.ʃu.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bi-sex-u-al.