How Many Syllables In Peculiar?
4syllables
Peculiar has 4 syllables, pe-cu-li-ar. It is a polysyllabic word.
peculiar
/pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/ UK /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/ US
Peculiar can also be said with 3 syllables (US /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/pɪ.kjuː.li.ə/
Division By Letters
pe-cu-li-ar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Peculiar
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Peculiar Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in peculiar?
Peculiar has 4 syllables, pe-cu-li-ar. In British English it is transcribed /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in peculiar?
The second syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of peculiar?
Peculiar has the structure CV/CCV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide peculiar into syllables?
By sound, pɪ.kjuː.li.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-cu-li-ar.