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