How Many Syllables In Enforce?
2syllables
Enforce has 2 syllables, en-force. It is a disyllabic word.
enforce
/ɪnˈfɔːs/ UK /ɪnˈfɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, force.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.fɔːs/
Division By Letters
en-force
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enforce
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Enforce Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enforce?
Enforce has 2 syllables, en-force. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈfɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in enforce?
The second syllable, force, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enforce?
Enforce has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enforce into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.fɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-force.