How Many Syllables In Predecessor?
4syllables
Predecessor has 4 syllables, pre-de-ce-ssor. It is a polysyllabic word.
predecessor
/ˈpriː.dɪ.ses.ə/ UK /ˈpred.ə.ses.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pre.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/priː.dɪ.ses.ə/
Division By Letters
pre-de-ce-ssor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predecessor
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Predecessor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /s/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predecessor?
Predecessor has 4 syllables, pre-de-ce-ssor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpriː.dɪ.ses.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in predecessor?
The first syllable, pre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predecessor?
Predecessor has the structure CCV/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predecessor into syllables?
By sound, priː.dɪ.ses.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-de-ce-ssor.
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