How Many Syllables In Difference?
2syllables
Difference has 2 syllables, diff-erence. It is a disyllabic word.
difference
/ˈdɪf.rəns/ UK /ˈdɪf.rəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, diff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪf.rəns/
Division By Letters
diff-erence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Difference
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 | d | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Difference Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in difference?
Difference has 2 syllables, diff-erence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪf.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in difference?
The first syllable, diff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of difference?
Difference has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide difference into syllables?
By sound, dɪf.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, diff-erence.