How Many Syllables In Prejudice?
3syllables
Prejudice has 3 syllables, prej-u-dice. It is a trisyllabic word.
prejudice
/ˈpredʒ.ʊ.dɪs/ UK /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prej.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/predʒ.ʊ.dɪs/
Division By Letters
prej-u-dice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prejudice
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 | e | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Prejudice Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prejudice?
Prejudice has 3 syllables, prej-u-dice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpredʒ.ʊ.dɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in prejudice?
The first syllable, prej, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prejudice?
Prejudice has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prejudice into syllables?
By sound, predʒ.ʊ.dɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, prej-u-dice.