How Many Syllables In Ridiculous?
4syllables
Ridiculous has 4 syllables, ri-dic-u-lous. It is a polysyllabic word.
ridiculous
/rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ UK /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.dɪk.jə.ləs/
Division By Letters
ri-dic-u-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ridiculous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Ridiculous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ridiculous?
Ridiculous has 4 syllables, ri-dic-u-lous. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in ridiculous?
The second syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ridiculous?
Ridiculous has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ridiculous into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.dɪk.jə.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ri-dic-u-lous.