How Many Syllables In Genuine?
3syllables
Genuine has 3 syllables, gen-u-ine. It is a trisyllabic word.
genuine
/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ UK /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.ju.ɪn/
Division By Letters
gen-u-ine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Genuine
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 | j | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
Why Genuine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in genuine?
Genuine has 3 syllables, gen-u-ine. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in genuine?
The first syllable, gen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of genuine?
Genuine has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide genuine into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.ju.ɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, gen-u-ine.