How Many Syllables In Generalise?
3syllables
Generalise has 3 syllables, gene-ra-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
generalise
/ˈdʒen.rə.laɪz/ UK /ˈdʒen.rə.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gene.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.rə.laɪz/
Division By Letters
gene-ra-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Generalise
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 | dʒ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Generalise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in generalise?
Generalise has 3 syllables, gene-ra-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.rə.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in generalise?
The first syllable, gene, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of generalise?
Generalise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide generalise into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.rə.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, gene-ra-lise.