How Many Syllables In Portend?
2syllables
Portend has 2 syllables, por-tend. It is a disyllabic word.
portend
/pɔːˈtend/ UK /pɔːrˈtend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tend.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pɔː.tend/
Division By Letters
por-tend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Portend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Portend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in portend?
Portend has 2 syllables, por-tend. In British English it is transcribed /pɔːˈtend/.
Which syllable is stressed in portend?
The second syllable, tend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of portend?
Portend has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide portend into syllables?
By sound, pɔː.tend. By letters, as a spelling guide, por-tend.