How Many Syllables In Census?
2syllables
Census has 2 syllables, cen-sus. It is a disyllabic word.
census
/ˈsen.səs/ UK /ˈsen.səs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sen.səs/
Division By Letters
cen-sus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Census
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Census 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 census?
Census has 2 syllables, cen-sus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.səs/.
Which syllable is stressed in census?
The first syllable, cen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of census?
Census has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide census into syllables?
By sound, sen.səs. By letters, as a spelling guide, cen-sus.