How Many Syllables In Chromosome?
3syllables
Chromosome has 3 syllables, chro-mo-some. It is a trisyllabic word.
chromosome
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/ UK /ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/krəʊ.mə.səʊm/
Division By Letters
chro-mo-some
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chromosome
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 | kr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | əʊ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Chromosome Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chromosome?
Chromosome has 3 syllables, chro-mo-some. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/.
Which syllable is stressed in chromosome?
The first syllable, chro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chromosome?
Chromosome has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chromosome into syllables?
By sound, krəʊ.mə.səʊm. By letters, as a spelling guide, chro-mo-some.