How Many Syllables In Process?
2syllables
Process has 2 syllables, pro-cess. It is a disyllabic word.
process
/ˈprəʊ.ses/ UK /ˈprɑː.ses/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prəʊ.ses/
Division By Letters
pro-cess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Process
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Process 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 process?
Process has 2 syllables, pro-cess. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprəʊ.ses/.
Which syllable is stressed in process?
The first syllable, pro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of process?
Process has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide process into syllables?
By sound, prəʊ.ses. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-cess.