How Many Syllables In Coexistence?
4syllables
Coexistence has 4 syllables, co-ex-is-tence. It is a polysyllabic word.
coexistence
/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ UK /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, is.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɪɡ.zɪs.təns/
Division By Letters
co-ex-is-tence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coexistence
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 | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | z | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Coexistence Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coexistence?
Coexistence has 4 syllables, co-ex-is-tence. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/.
Which syllable is stressed in coexistence?
The third syllable, is, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coexistence?
Coexistence has the structure CV/VC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coexistence into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɪɡ.zɪs.təns. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-ex-is-tence.
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