How Many Syllables In Jeopardy?
3syllables
Jeopardy has 3 syllables, jeop-ar-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
jeopardy
/ˈdʒep.ə.di/ UK /ˈdʒep.ɚ.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jeop.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒep.ə.di/
Division By Letters
jeop-ar-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jeopardy
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Jeopardy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jeopardy?
Jeopardy has 3 syllables, jeop-ar-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒep.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in jeopardy?
The first syllable, jeop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jeopardy?
Jeopardy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jeopardy into syllables?
By sound, dʒep.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, jeop-ar-dy.