How Many Syllables In Tennis?
2syllables
Tennis has 2 syllables, tenn-is. It is a disyllabic word.
tennis
/ˈten.ɪs/ UK /ˈten.ɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tenn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ten.ɪs/
Division By Letters
tenn-is
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tennis
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 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Tennis 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 tennis?
Tennis has 2 syllables, tenn-is. In British English it is transcribed /ˈten.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in tennis?
The first syllable, tenn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tennis?
Tennis has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tennis into syllables?
By sound, ten.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, tenn-is.