How Many Syllables In Ostracise?
3syllables
Ostracise has 3 syllables, os-tra-cise. It is a trisyllabic word.
ostracise
/ˈɒs.trə.saɪz/ UK /ˈɑː.strə.saɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, os.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒs.trə.saɪz/
Division By Letters
os-tra-cise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ostracise
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 | – | ɒ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Ostracise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ostracise?
Ostracise has 3 syllables, os-tra-cise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒs.trə.saɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in ostracise?
The first syllable, os, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ostracise?
Ostracise has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ostracise into syllables?
By sound, ɒs.trə.saɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, os-tra-cise.