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