How Many Syllables In Dispense?
2syllables
Dispense has 2 syllables, di-spense. It is a disyllabic word.
dispense
/dɪˈspens/ UK /dɪˈspens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spense.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.spens/
Division By Letters
di-spense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dispense
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | e | ns | CCVCC | closed |
Why Dispense Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dispense?
Dispense has 2 syllables, di-spense. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈspens/.
Which syllable is stressed in dispense?
The second syllable, spense, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dispense?
Dispense has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dispense into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.spens. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-spense.