How Many Syllables In Jealous?
2syllables
Jealous has 2 syllables, jeal-ous. It is a disyllabic word.
jealous
/ˈdʒel.əs/ UK /ˈdʒel.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jeal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒel.əs/
Division By Letters
jeal-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jealous
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Jealous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jealous?
Jealous has 2 syllables, jeal-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒel.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in jealous?
The first syllable, jeal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jealous?
Jealous has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jealous into syllables?
By sound, dʒel.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, jeal-ous.