How Many Syllables In Distance?
2syllables
Distance has 2 syllables, dis-tance. It is a disyllabic word.
distance
/ˈdɪs.təns/ UK /ˈdɪs.təns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.təns/
Division By Letters
dis-tance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distance
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Distance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distance?
Distance has 2 syllables, dis-tance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.təns/.
Which syllable is stressed in distance?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distance?
Distance has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distance into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.təns. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-tance.