How Many Syllables In Precedence?
3syllables
Precedence has 3 syllables, prec-e-dence. It is a trisyllabic word.
precedence
/ˈpres.ɪ.dəns/ UK /ˈpres.ə.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prec.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pres.ɪ.dəns/
Division By Letters
prec-e-dence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precedence
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 | pr | e | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Precedence Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in precedence?
Precedence has 3 syllables, prec-e-dence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpres.ɪ.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in precedence?
The first syllable, prec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precedence?
Precedence has the structure CCVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precedence into syllables?
By sound, pres.ɪ.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, prec-e-dence.