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