How Many Syllables In Espresso?
3syllables
Espresso has 3 syllables, e-spress-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
espresso
/eˈspres.əʊ/ UK /eˈspres.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spress.
Syllable Structure
V/CCCVC/V
Division By Sound
/e.spres.əʊ/
Division By Letters
e-spress-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Espresso
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | e | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | spr | e | s | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Espresso Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /spr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in espresso?
Espresso has 3 syllables, e-spress-o. In British English it is transcribed /eˈspres.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in espresso?
The second syllable, spress, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of espresso?
Espresso has the structure V/CCCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide espresso into syllables?
By sound, e.spres.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-spress-o.