How Many Syllables In Commence?
2syllables
Commence has 2 syllables, co-mmence. It is a disyllabic word.
commence
/kəˈmens/ UK /kəˈmens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmence.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.mens/
Division By Letters
co-mmence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commence
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Commence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commence?
Commence has 2 syllables, co-mmence. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmens/.
Which syllable is stressed in commence?
The second syllable, mmence, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commence?
Commence has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commence into syllables?
By sound, kə.mens. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmence.