How Many Syllables In Evidence?
3syllables
Evidence has 3 syllables, ev-i-dence. It is a trisyllabic word.
evidence
/ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ UK /ˈev.ə.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ev.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ev.ɪ.dəns/
Division By Letters
ev-i-dence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Evidence
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 | – | e | v | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Evidence Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in evidence?
Evidence has 3 syllables, ev-i-dence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in evidence?
The first syllable, ev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of evidence?
Evidence has the structure VC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide evidence into syllables?
By sound, ev.ɪ.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, ev-i-dence.