How Many Syllables In Technique?
2syllables
Technique has 2 syllables, tech-nique. It is a disyllabic word.
technique
/tekˈniːk/ UK /tekˈniːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nique.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tek.niːk/
Division By Letters
tech-nique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Technique
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | iː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Technique 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 technique?
Technique has 2 syllables, tech-nique. In British English it is transcribed /tekˈniːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in technique?
The second syllable, nique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of technique?
Technique has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide technique into syllables?
By sound, tek.niːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, tech-nique.