How Many Syllables In Prophecy?
3syllables
Prophecy has 3 syllables, proph-e-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
prophecy
/ˈprɒf.ə.si/ UK /ˈprɑː.fə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, proph.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/prɒf.ə.si/
Division By Letters
proph-e-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prophecy
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 | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Prophecy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prophecy?
Prophecy has 3 syllables, proph-e-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒf.ə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in prophecy?
The first syllable, proph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prophecy?
Prophecy has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prophecy into syllables?
By sound, prɒf.ə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, proph-e-cy.