How Many Syllables In Governance?
3syllables
Governance has 3 syllables, gov-er-nance. It is a trisyllabic word.
governance
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəns/ UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌv.ə.nəns/
Division By Letters
gov-er-nance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Governance
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 | ɡ | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Governance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in governance?
Governance has 3 syllables, gov-er-nance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌv.ə.nəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in governance?
The first syllable, gov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of governance?
Governance has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide governance into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌv.ə.nəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, gov-er-nance.