How Many Syllables In Abscess?
2syllables
Abscess has 2 syllables, abs-cess. It is a disyllabic word.
abscess
/ˈæb.ses/ UK /ˈæb.ses/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, abs.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æb.ses/
Division By Letters
abs-cess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abscess
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 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Abscess Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abscess?
Abscess has 2 syllables, abs-cess. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæb.ses/.
Which syllable is stressed in abscess?
The first syllable, abs, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abscess?
Abscess has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abscess into syllables?
By sound, æb.ses. By letters, as a spelling guide, abs-cess.