How Many Syllables In Clientele?
3syllables
Clientele has 3 syllables, cli-en-tele. It is a trisyllabic word.
clientele
/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtel/ UK /ˌklaɪ.ənˈtel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tele.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/klaɪ.ən.tel/
Division By Letters
cli-en-tele
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clientele
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | kl | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Clientele Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clientele?
Clientele has 3 syllables, cli-en-tele. In British English it is transcribed /ˌklaɪ.ənˈtel/.
Which syllable is stressed in clientele?
The third syllable, tele, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clientele?
Clientele has the structure CCV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clientele into syllables?
By sound, klaɪ.ən.tel. By letters, as a spelling guide, cli-en-tele.