How Many Syllables In Coincidence?
4syllables
Coincidence has 4 syllables, co-in-ci-dence. It is a polysyllabic word.
coincidence
/kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ UK /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɪn.sɪ.dəns/
Division By Letters
co-in-ci-dence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coincidence
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Coincidence Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coincidence?
Coincidence has 4 syllables, co-in-ci-dence. In British English it is transcribed /kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in coincidence?
The second syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coincidence?
Coincidence has the structure CV/VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coincidence into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɪn.sɪ.dəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-in-ci-dence.
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