How Many Syllables In Courtesy?
3syllables
Courtesy has 3 syllables, cour-te-sy. It is a trisyllabic word.
courtesy
/ˈkɜː.tə.si/ UK /ˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cour.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɜː.tə.si/
Division By Letters
cour-te-sy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Courtesy
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Courtesy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ 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 courtesy?
Courtesy has 3 syllables, cour-te-sy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɜː.tə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in courtesy?
The first syllable, cour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of courtesy?
Courtesy has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide courtesy into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.tə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, cour-te-sy.