How Many Syllables In Dennis?
2syllables
Dennis has 2 syllables, denn-is. It is a disyllabic word.
dennis
/ˈden.ɪs/ UK /ˈden.ɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, denn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/den.ɪs/
Division By Letters
denn-is
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dennis
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 | d | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Dennis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Dennis?
Dennis has 2 syllables, denn-is. In British English it is transcribed /ˈden.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in Dennis?
The first syllable, denn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Dennis?
Dennis has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Dennis into syllables?
By sound, den.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, denn-is.