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