How Many Syllables In Publicise?
3syllables
Publicise has 3 syllables, pub-li-cise. It is a trisyllabic word.
publicise
/ˈpʌb.lɪ.saɪz/ UK /ˈpʌb.lə.saɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pʌb.lɪ.saɪz/
Division By Letters
pub-li-cise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Publicise
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 | p | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Publicise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in publicise?
Publicise has 3 syllables, pub-li-cise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌb.lɪ.saɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in publicise?
The first syllable, pub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of publicise?
Publicise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide publicise into syllables?
By sound, pʌb.lɪ.saɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, pub-li-cise.