How Many Syllables In Clemency?
3syllables
Clemency has 3 syllables, clem-en-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
clemency
/ˈklem.ən.si/ UK /ˈklem.ən.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clem.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/klem.ən.si/
Division By Letters
clem-en-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clemency
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 | kl | e | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Clemency Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clemency?
Clemency has 3 syllables, clem-en-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklem.ən.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in clemency?
The first syllable, clem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clemency?
Clemency has the structure CCVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clemency into syllables?
By sound, klem.ən.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, clem-en-cy.