How Many Syllables In Partisan?
3syllables
Partisan has 3 syllables, par-ti-san. It is a trisyllabic word.
partisan
/ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ UK /ˈpɑːr.t̬ə.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, san.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.tɪ.zæn/
Division By Letters
par-ti-san
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partisan
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | æ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Partisan Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in partisan?
Partisan has 3 syllables, par-ti-san. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/.
Which syllable is stressed in partisan?
The third syllable, san, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partisan?
Partisan has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partisan into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.tɪ.zæn. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-ti-san.