How Many Syllables In Abundance?
3syllables
Abundance has 3 syllables, a-bun-dance. It is a trisyllabic word.
abundance
/əˈbʌn.dəns/ UK /əˈbʌn.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bun.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.bʌn.dəns/
Division By Letters
a-bun-dance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abundance
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Abundance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abundance?
Abundance has 3 syllables, a-bun-dance. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbʌn.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in abundance?
The second syllable, bun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abundance?
Abundance has the structure V/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abundance into syllables?
By sound, ə.bʌn.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bun-dance.