How Many Syllables In Pretence?
2syllables
Pretence has 2 syllables, pre-tence. It is a disyllabic word.
pretence
/prɪˈtens/ UK /ˈpriː.t̬ens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tence.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.tens/
Division By Letters
pre-tence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pretence
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Pretence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pretence?
Pretence has 2 syllables, pre-tence. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈtens/.
Which syllable is stressed in pretence?
The second syllable, tence, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pretence?
Pretence has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pretence into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.tens. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-tence.