How Many Syllables In Century?
3syllables
Century has 3 syllables, cen-tu-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
century
/ˈsen.tʃə.ri/ UK /ˈsen.tʃə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sen.tʃə.ri/
Division By Letters
cen-tu-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Century
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Century Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in century?
Century has 3 syllables, cen-tu-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.tʃə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in century?
The first syllable, cen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of century?
Century has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide century into syllables?
By sound, sen.tʃə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, cen-tu-ry.