How Many Syllables In Rendezvous?
3syllables
Rendezvous has 3 syllables, ren-dez-vous. It is a trisyllabic word.
rendezvous
/ˈrɒn.deɪ.vuː/ UK /ˈrɑːn.deɪ.vuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ren.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɒn.deɪ.vuː/
Division By Letters
ren-dez-vous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rendezvous
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 | r | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Rendezvous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rendezvous?
Rendezvous has 3 syllables, ren-dez-vous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒn.deɪ.vuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in rendezvous?
The first syllable, ren, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rendezvous?
Rendezvous has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rendezvous into syllables?
By sound, rɒn.deɪ.vuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, ren-dez-vous.