How Many Syllables In Adjacent?
3syllables
Adjacent has 3 syllables, ad-ja-cent. It is a trisyllabic word.
adjacent
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ UK /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ja.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.dʒeɪ.sənt/
Division By Letters
ad-ja-cent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adjacent
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Adjacent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adjacent?
Adjacent has 3 syllables, ad-ja-cent. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in adjacent?
The second syllable, ja, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adjacent?
Adjacent has the structure V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adjacent into syllables?
By sound, ə.dʒeɪ.sənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-ja-cent.