How Many Syllables In Performance?
3syllables
Performance has 3 syllables, per-for-mance. It is a trisyllabic word.
performance
/pəˈfɔː.məns/ UK /pɚˈfɔːr.məns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pə.fɔː.məns/
Division By Letters
per-for-mance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Performance
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Performance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in performance?
Performance has 3 syllables, per-for-mance. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈfɔː.məns/.
Which syllable is stressed in performance?
The second syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of performance?
Performance has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide performance into syllables?
By sound, pə.fɔː.məns. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-for-mance.