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