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