How Many Syllables In Coerce?
2syllables
Coerce has 2 syllables, co-erce. It is a disyllabic word.
coerce
/kəʊˈɜːs/ UK /koʊˈɝːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, erce.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɜːs/
Division By Letters
co-erce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coerce
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɜː | s | VC | closed |
Why Coerce Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coerce?
Coerce has 2 syllables, co-erce. In British English it is transcribed /kəʊˈɜːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in coerce?
The second syllable, erce, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coerce?
Coerce has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coerce into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɜːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-erce.