How Many Syllables In Tedious?
3syllables
Tedious has 3 syllables, te-di-ous. It is a trisyllabic word.
tedious
/ˈtiː.di.əs/ UK /ˈtiː.di.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/tiː.di.əs/
Division By Letters
te-di-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tedious
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 | t | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Tedious Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tedious?
Tedious has 3 syllables, te-di-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtiː.di.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in tedious?
The first syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tedious?
Tedious has the structure CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tedious into syllables?
By sound, tiː.di.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, te-di-ous.