How Many Syllables In Balance?
2syllables
Balance has 2 syllables, bal-ance. It is a disyllabic word.
balance
/ˈbæl.əns/ UK /ˈbæl.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/bæl.əns/
Division By Letters
bal-ance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Balance
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 | b | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | ns | VCC | closed |
Why Balance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in balance?
Balance has 2 syllables, bal-ance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæl.əns/.
Which syllable is stressed in balance?
The first syllable, bal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of balance?
Balance has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide balance into syllables?
By sound, bæl.əns. By letters, as a spelling guide, bal-ance.