How Many Syllables In Tendency?
3syllables
Tendency has 3 syllables, ten-den-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
tendency
/ˈten.dən.si/ UK /ˈten.dən.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ten.dən.si/
Division By Letters
ten-den-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tendency
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tendency Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tendency?
Tendency has 3 syllables, ten-den-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈten.dən.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in tendency?
The first syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tendency?
Tendency has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tendency into syllables?
By sound, ten.dən.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, ten-den-cy.