How Many Syllables In Precise?
2syllables
Precise has 2 syllables, pre-cise. It is a disyllabic word.
precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/ UK /prɪˈsaɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cise.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.saɪs/
Division By Letters
pre-cise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Precise
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Precise 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 precise?
Precise has 2 syllables, pre-cise. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈsaɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in precise?
The second syllable, cise, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of precise?
Precise has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide precise into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.saɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-cise.