How Many Syllables In Princess?
2syllables
Princess has 2 syllables, prin-cess. It is a disyllabic word.
princess
/ˌprɪnˈses/ UK /ˈprɪn.ses/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cess.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪn.ses/
Division By Letters
prin-cess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Princess
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Princess Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in princess?
Princess has 2 syllables, prin-cess. In British English it is transcribed /ˌprɪnˈses/.
Which syllable is stressed in princess?
The second syllable, cess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of princess?
Princess has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide princess into syllables?
By sound, prɪn.ses. By letters, as a spelling guide, prin-cess.