How Many Syllables In Dependence?
3syllables
Dependence has 3 syllables, de-pen-dence. It is a trisyllabic word.
dependence
/dɪˈpen.dəns/ UK /dɪˈpen.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pen.dəns/
Division By Letters
de-pen-dence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dependence
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Dependence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dependence?
Dependence has 3 syllables, de-pen-dence. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpen.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in dependence?
The second syllable, pen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dependence?
Dependence has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dependence into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pen.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-pen-dence.