How Many Syllables In Dubious?
3syllables
Dubious has 3 syllables, du-bi-ous. It is a trisyllabic word.
dubious
/ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ UK /ˈduː.bi.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, du.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/djuː.bi.əs/
Division By Letters
du-bi-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dubious
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 | dj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | b | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Dubious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dubious?
Dubious has 3 syllables, du-bi-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in dubious?
The first syllable, du, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dubious?
Dubious has the structure CCV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dubious into syllables?
By sound, djuː.bi.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, du-bi-ous.