How Many Syllables In Synecdoche?
4syllables
Synecdoche has 4 syllables, sy-nec-do-che. It is a polysyllabic word.
synecdoche
/sɪˈnek.də.ki/ UK /sɪˈnek.də.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nec.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪ.nek.də.ki/
Division By Letters
sy-nec-do-che
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Synecdoche
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Synecdoche Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in synecdoche?
Synecdoche has 4 syllables, sy-nec-do-che. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈnek.də.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in synecdoche?
The second syllable, nec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of synecdoche?
Synecdoche has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide synecdoche into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.nek.də.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, sy-nec-do-che.