How Many Syllables In Incense?
2syllables
Incense has 2 syllables, in-cense. It is a disyllabic word.
incense
/ˈɪn.sens/ UK /ˈɪn.sens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.sens/
Division By Letters
in-cense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Incense
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | e | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Incense Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈɪn.sens/ | /ˈɪn.sens/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪnˈsens/ | /ɪnˈsens/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in incense?
Incense has 2 syllables, in-cense. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.sens/.
Which syllable is stressed in incense?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of incense?
Incense has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide incense into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.sens. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cense.