How Many Syllables In Preface?
2syllables
Preface has 2 syllables, pref-ace. It is a disyllabic word.
preface
/ˈpref.ɪs/ UK /ˈpref.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pref.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pref.ɪs/
Division By Letters
pref-ace
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Preface
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 | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Preface Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in preface?
Preface has 2 syllables, pref-ace. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpref.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in preface?
The first syllable, pref, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of preface?
Preface has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide preface into syllables?
By sound, pref.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pref-ace.