How Many Syllables In Fragrance?
2syllables
Fragrance has 2 syllables, fra-grance. It is a disyllabic word.
fragrance
/ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/ UK /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/freɪ.ɡrəns/
Division By Letters
fra-grance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fragrance
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 | fr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ɡr | ə | ns | CCVCC | closed |
Why Fragrance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fragrance?
Fragrance has 2 syllables, fra-grance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in fragrance?
The first syllable, fra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fragrance?
Fragrance has the structure CCV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fragrance into syllables?
By sound, freɪ.ɡrəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, fra-grance.