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