How Many Syllables In Precede?
2syllables
Precede has 2 syllables, pre-cede. It is a disyllabic word.
precede
/prɪˈsiːd/ UK /prɪˈsiːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cede.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.siːd/
Division By Letters
pre-cede
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precede
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | iː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Precede 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 precede?
Precede has 2 syllables, pre-cede. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈsiːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in precede?
The second syllable, cede, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precede?
Precede has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precede into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.siːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-cede.