How Many Syllables In Facetious?
3syllables
Facetious has 3 syllables, fa-ce-tious. It is a trisyllabic word.
facetious
/fəˈsiː.ʃəs/ UK /fəˈsiː.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ce.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fə.siː.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
fa-ce-tious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Facetious
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Facetious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in facetious?
Facetious has 3 syllables, fa-ce-tious. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈsiː.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in facetious?
The second syllable, ce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of facetious?
Facetious has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide facetious into syllables?
By sound, fə.siː.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-ce-tious.