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