How Many Syllables In Plethora?
3syllables
Plethora has 3 syllables, pleth-or-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
plethora
/ˈpleθ.ər.ə/ UK /ˈpleθ.ɚ.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pleth.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/pleθ.ər.ə/
Division By Letters
pleth-or-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plethora
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 | pl | e | θ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Plethora Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plethora?
Plethora has 3 syllables, pleth-or-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpleθ.ər.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in plethora?
The first syllable, pleth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plethora?
Plethora has the structure CCVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plethora into syllables?
By sound, pleθ.ər.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pleth-or-a.