How Many Syllables In Clearance?
2syllables
Clearance has 2 syllables, clea-rance. It is a disyllabic word.
clearance
/ˈklɪə.rəns/ UK /ˈklɪr.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/klɪə.rəns/
Division By Letters
clea-rance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clearance
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 | kl | ɪə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Clearance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clearance?
Clearance has 2 syllables, clea-rance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklɪə.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in clearance?
The first syllable, clea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clearance?
Clearance has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clearance into syllables?
By sound, klɪə.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, clea-rance.