How Many Syllables In Precept?
2syllables
Precept has 2 syllables, pre-cept. It is a disyllabic word.
precept
/ˈpriː.sept/ UK /ˈpriː.sept/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pre.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/priː.sept/
Division By Letters
pre-cept
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precept
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 | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | e | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Precept Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in precept?
Precept has 2 syllables, pre-cept. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpriː.sept/.
Which syllable is stressed in precept?
The first syllable, pre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precept?
Precept has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precept into syllables?
By sound, priː.sept. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-cept.