How Many Syllables In Apprentice?
3syllables
Apprentice has 3 syllables, a-ppren-tice. It is a trisyllabic word.
apprentice
/əˈpren.tɪs/ UK /əˈpren.t̬əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppren.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.pren.tɪs/
Division By Letters
a-ppren-tice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apprentice
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 | pr | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Apprentice Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apprentice?
Apprentice has 3 syllables, a-ppren-tice. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpren.tɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in apprentice?
The second syllable, ppren, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apprentice?
Apprentice has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apprentice into syllables?
By sound, ə.pren.tɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppren-tice.