How Many Syllables In Plosive?
2syllables
Plosive has 2 syllables, plo-sive. It is a disyllabic word.
plosive
/ˈpləʊ.sɪv/ UK /ˈploʊ.sɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pləʊ.sɪv/
Division By Letters
plo-sive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plosive
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Plosive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈpləʊ.sɪv/ | /ˈploʊ.sɪv/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈpləʊ.zɪv/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plosive?
Plosive has 2 syllables, plo-sive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpləʊ.sɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in plosive?
The first syllable, plo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plosive?
Plosive has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plosive into syllables?
By sound, pləʊ.sɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, plo-sive.