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