How Many Syllables In Franchise?
2syllables
Franchise has 2 syllables, fran-chise. It is a disyllabic word.
franchise
/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ UK /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fræn.tʃaɪz/
Division By Letters
fran-chise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Franchise
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 | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Franchise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in franchise?
Franchise has 2 syllables, fran-chise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in franchise?
The first syllable, fran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of franchise?
Franchise has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide franchise into syllables?
By sound, fræn.tʃaɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, fran-chise.