How Many Syllables In Courageous?
3syllables
Courageous has 3 syllables, cou-ra-geous. It is a trisyllabic word.
courageous
/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ UK /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.reɪ.dʒəs/
Division By Letters
cou-ra-geous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Courageous
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Courageous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in courageous?
Courageous has 3 syllables, cou-ra-geous. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in courageous?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of courageous?
Courageous has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide courageous into syllables?
By sound, kə.reɪ.dʒəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cou-ra-geous.