How Many Syllables In Rhapsody?
3syllables
Rhapsody has 3 syllables, rhap-so-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
rhapsody
/ˈræp.sə.di/ UK /ˈræp.sə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rhap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ræp.sə.di/
Division By Letters
rhap-so-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rhapsody
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 | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Rhapsody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rhapsody?
Rhapsody has 3 syllables, rhap-so-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræp.sə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in rhapsody?
The first syllable, rhap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rhapsody?
Rhapsody has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rhapsody into syllables?
By sound, ræp.sə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, rhap-so-dy.