How Many Syllables In Sentence?
2syllables
Sentence has 2 syllables, sen-tence. It is a disyllabic word.
sentence
/ˈsen.təns/ UK /ˈsen.t̬əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sen.təns/
Division By Letters
sen-tence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sentence
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Sentence Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sentence?
Sentence has 2 syllables, sen-tence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.təns/.
Which syllable is stressed in sentence?
The first syllable, sen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sentence?
Sentence has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sentence into syllables?
By sound, sen.təns. By letters, as a spelling guide, sen-tence.