How Many Syllables In Justice?
2syllables
Justice has 2 syllables, jus-tice. It is a disyllabic word.
justice
/ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ UK /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌs.tɪs/
Division By Letters
jus-tice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Justice
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Justice Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in justice?
Justice has 2 syllables, jus-tice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in justice?
The first syllable, jus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of justice?
Justice has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide justice into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌs.tɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, jus-tice.