How Many Syllables In Coincide?
3syllables
Coincide has 3 syllables, co-in-cide. It is a trisyllabic word.
coincide
/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/ UK /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cide.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɪn.saɪd/
Division By Letters
co-in-cide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coincide
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Coincide Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coincide?
Coincide has 3 syllables, co-in-cide. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in coincide?
The third syllable, cide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coincide?
Coincide has the structure CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coincide into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɪn.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-in-cide.