How Many Syllables In Licence?
2syllables
Licence has 2 syllables, li-cence. It is a disyllabic word.
licence
/ˈlaɪ.səns/ UK /ˈlaɪ.səns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, li.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/laɪ.səns/
Division By Letters
li-cence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Licence
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 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Licence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in licence?
Licence has 2 syllables, li-cence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlaɪ.səns/.
Which syllable is stressed in licence?
The first syllable, li, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of licence?
Licence has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide licence into syllables?
By sound, laɪ.səns. By letters, as a spelling guide, li-cence.