How Many Syllables In Patronise?
3syllables
Patronise has 3 syllables, pat-ro-nise. It is a trisyllabic word.
patronise
/ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/ UK /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pæt.rə.naɪz/
Division By Letters
pat-ro-nise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Patronise
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 | p | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Patronise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in patronise?
Patronise has 3 syllables, pat-ro-nise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæt.rə.naɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in patronise?
The first syllable, pat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of patronise?
Patronise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide patronise into syllables?
By sound, pæt.rə.naɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, pat-ro-nise.