How Many Syllables In JSS?
3syllables
JSS has 3 syllables, dʒeɪ-es-es. It is a trisyllabic word.
dʒeɪeses
/ˌdʒeɪ.esˈes/ UK /ˌdʒeɪ.esˈes/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, es.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒeɪ.es.es/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of JSS
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | dʒ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | e | s | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | s | VC | closed |
Why JSS Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 ends in /s/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in JSS?
JSS has 3 syllables, dʒeɪ-es-es. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʒeɪ.esˈes/.
Which syllable is stressed in JSS?
The third syllable, es, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of JSS?
JSS has the structure CV/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide JSS into syllables?
By sound, dʒeɪ.es.es. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.