How Many Syllables In Tercet?
2syllables
Tercet has 2 syllables, ter-cet. It is a disyllabic word.
tercet
/ˈtɜː.sɪt/ UK /ˈtɝː.sɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɜː.sɪt/
Division By Letters
ter-cet
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tercet
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Tercet Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tercet?
Tercet has 2 syllables, ter-cet. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜː.sɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in tercet?
The first syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tercet?
Tercet has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tercet into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.sɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ter-cet.