How Many Syllables In Cautious?
2syllables
Cautious has 2 syllables, cau-tious. It is a disyllabic word.
cautious
/ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ UK /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cau.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɔː.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
cau-tious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cautious
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 | k | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Cautious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cautious?
Cautious has 2 syllables, cau-tious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in cautious?
The first syllable, cau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cautious?
Cautious has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cautious into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cau-tious.