How Many Syllables In Précis?
2syllables
Précis has 2 syllables, preɪ-siː. It is a disyllabic word.
preɪsiː
/ˈpreɪ.siː/ UK /preɪˈsiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, preɪ.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/preɪ.siː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Précis
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 | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Précis 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 précis?
Précis has 2 syllables, preɪ-siː. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpreɪ.siː/.
Which syllable is stressed in précis?
The first syllable, preɪ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of précis?
Précis has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide précis into syllables?
By sound, preɪ.siː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.