How Many Syllables In Troublesome?
3syllables
Troublesome has 3 syllables, troubl-e-some. It is a trisyllabic word.
troublesome
/ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/ UK /ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, troubl.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trʌb.əl.səm/
Division By Letters
troubl-e-some
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Troublesome
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 | tr | ʌ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 3 | s | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Troublesome Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in troublesome?
Troublesome has 3 syllables, troubl-e-some. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrʌb.əl.səm/.
Which syllable is stressed in troublesome?
The first syllable, troubl, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of troublesome?
Troublesome has the structure CCVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide troublesome into syllables?
By sound, trʌb.əl.səm. By letters, as a spelling guide, troubl-e-some.