How Many Syllables In Genius?
3syllables
Genius has 3 syllables, ge-ni-us. It is a trisyllabic word.
genius
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ UK /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ge.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒiː.ni.əs/
Division By Letters
ge-ni-us
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Genius
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Genius Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ 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 genius?
Genius has 3 syllables, ge-ni-us. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in genius?
The first syllable, ge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of genius?
Genius has the structure CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide genius into syllables?
By sound, dʒiː.ni.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ge-ni-us.