How Many Syllables In Yourself?
2syllables
Yourself has 2 syllables, your-self. It is a disyllabic word.
yourself
/jɔːˈself/ UK /jɔːrˈself/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, self.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/jɔː.self/
Division By Letters
your-self
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yourself
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | j | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lf | CVCC | closed |
Why Yourself Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /jɔːˈself/ | /jɔːrˈself/ | 2 |
| Also | /jəˈself/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in yourself?
Yourself has 2 syllables, your-self. In British English it is transcribed /jɔːˈself/.
Which syllable is stressed in yourself?
The second syllable, self, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yourself?
Yourself has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yourself into syllables?
By sound, jɔː.self. By letters, as a spelling guide, your-self.