How Many Syllables In Freelance?
2syllables
Freelance has 2 syllables, free-lance. It is a disyllabic word.
freelance
/ˈfriː.lɑːns/ UK /ˈfriː.læns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, free.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/friː.lɑːns/
Division By Letters
free-lance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Freelance
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | ɑː | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Freelance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in freelance?
Freelance has 2 syllables, free-lance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.lɑːns/.
Which syllable is stressed in freelance?
The first syllable, free, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of freelance?
Freelance has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide freelance into syllables?
By sound, friː.lɑːns. By letters, as a spelling guide, free-lance.