How Many Syllables In Penchant?
2syllables
Penchant has 2 syllables, pen-chant. It is a disyllabic word.
penchant
/ˈpɒ̃.ʃɒ̃/ UK /ˈpen.tʃənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/pɒ.ʃɒ/
Division By Letters
pen-chant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Penchant
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 | ɒ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ɒ | – | CV | open |
Why Penchant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in penchant?
Penchant has 2 syllables, pen-chant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒ̃.ʃɒ̃/.
Which syllable is stressed in penchant?
The first syllable, pen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of penchant?
Penchant has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide penchant into syllables?
By sound, pɒ.ʃɒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pen-chant.