How Many Syllables In Profane?
2syllables
Profane has 2 syllables, pro-fane. It is a disyllabic word.
profane
/prəˈfeɪn/ UK /proʊˈfeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fane.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prə.feɪn/
Division By Letters
pro-fane
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Profane
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 | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Profane Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in profane?
Profane has 2 syllables, pro-fane. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈfeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in profane?
The second syllable, fane, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of profane?
Profane has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide profane into syllables?
By sound, prə.feɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-fane.