How Many Syllables In Pretense?
2syllables
Pretense has 2 syllables, pre-tense. It is a disyllabic word.
pretense
/prɪˈtens/ UK /prɪˈtens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tense.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.tens/
Division By Letters
pre-tense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pretense
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 Pretense 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 pretense?
Pretense has 2 syllables, pre-tense. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈtens/.
Which syllable is stressed in pretense?
The second syllable, tense, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pretense?
Pretense has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pretense into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.tens. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-tense.