How Many Syllables In Sacrifice?
3syllables
Sacrifice has 3 syllables, sac-ri-fice. It is a trisyllabic word.
sacrifice
/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/ UK /ˈsæk.rə.faɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sæk.rɪ.faɪs/
Division By Letters
sac-ri-fice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sacrifice
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 | s | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Sacrifice Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sacrifice?
Sacrifice has 3 syllables, sac-ri-fice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in sacrifice?
The first syllable, sac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sacrifice?
Sacrifice has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sacrifice into syllables?
By sound, sæk.rɪ.faɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, sac-ri-fice.