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