How Many Syllables In Transcend?
2syllables
Transcend has 2 syllables, trans-cend. It is a disyllabic word.
transcend
/trænˈsend/ UK /trænˈsend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cend.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/træn.send/
Division By Letters
trans-cend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transcend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Transcend 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 transcend?
Transcend has 2 syllables, trans-cend. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈsend/.
Which syllable is stressed in transcend?
The second syllable, cend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transcend?
Transcend has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transcend into syllables?
By sound, træn.send. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-cend.