How Many Syllables In Pervert?
2syllables
Pervert has 2 syllables, per-vert. It is a disyllabic word.
pervert
/ˈpɜː.vɜːt/ UK /ˈpɝː.vɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɜː.vɜːt/
Division By Letters
per-vert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pervert
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 | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ɜː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Pervert Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈpɜː.vɜːt/ | /ˈpɝː.vɝːt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /pəˈvɜːt/ | /pɚˈvɝːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pervert?
Pervert has 2 syllables, per-vert. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.vɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in pervert?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pervert?
Pervert has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pervert into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.vɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-vert.