How Many Syllables In Spacious?
2syllables
Spacious has 2 syllables, spa-cious. It is a disyllabic word.
spacious
/ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ UK /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spa.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/speɪ.ʃəs/
Division By Letters
spa-cious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spacious
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 | sp | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Spacious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spacious?
Spacious has 2 syllables, spa-cious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in spacious?
The first syllable, spa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spacious?
Spacious has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spacious into syllables?
By sound, speɪ.ʃəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, spa-cious.