How Many Syllables In Renounce?
2syllables
Renounce has 2 syllables, re-nounce. It is a disyllabic word.
renounce
/rɪˈnaʊns/ UK /rɪˈnaʊns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nounce.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.naʊns/
Division By Letters
re-nounce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Renounce
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | aʊ | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Renounce Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in renounce?
Renounce has 2 syllables, re-nounce. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈnaʊns/.
Which syllable is stressed in renounce?
The second syllable, nounce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of renounce?
Renounce has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide renounce into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.naʊns. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-nounce.