How Many Syllables In Grotesque?
2syllables
Grotesque has 2 syllables, gro-tesque. It is a disyllabic word.
grotesque
/ɡrəʊˈtesk/ UK /ɡroʊˈtesk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tesque.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɡrəʊ.tesk/
Division By Letters
gro-tesque
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grotesque
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | sk | CVCC | closed |
Why Grotesque Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grotesque?
Grotesque has 2 syllables, gro-tesque. In British English it is transcribed /ɡrəʊˈtesk/.
Which syllable is stressed in grotesque?
The second syllable, tesque, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grotesque?
Grotesque has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grotesque into syllables?
By sound, ɡrəʊ.tesk. By letters, as a spelling guide, gro-tesque.