How Many Syllables In Partnership?
3syllables
Partnership has 3 syllables, part-ner-ship. It is a trisyllabic word.
partnership
/ˈpɑːt.nə.ʃɪp/ UK /ˈpɑːrt.nɚ.ʃɪp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, part.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑːt.nə.ʃɪp/
Division By Letters
part-ner-ship
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partnership
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 | p | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Partnership Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in partnership?
Partnership has 3 syllables, part-ner-ship. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑːt.nə.ʃɪp/.
Which syllable is stressed in partnership?
The first syllable, part, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partnership?
Partnership has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partnership into syllables?
By sound, pɑːt.nə.ʃɪp. By letters, as a spelling guide, part-ner-ship.