How Many Syllables In Phronesis?
3syllables
Phronesis has 3 syllables, phro-ne-sis. It is a trisyllabic word.
phronesis
/frəˈniː.sɪs/ UK /frəˈniː.sɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ne.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/frə.niː.sɪs/
Division By Letters
phro-ne-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Phronesis
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Phronesis Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in phronesis?
Phronesis has 3 syllables, phro-ne-sis. In British English it is transcribed /frəˈniː.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in phronesis?
The second syllable, ne, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of phronesis?
Phronesis has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide phronesis into syllables?
By sound, frə.niː.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, phro-ne-sis.