How Many Syllables In Promenade?
3syllables
Promenade has 3 syllables, prom-e-nade. It is a trisyllabic word.
promenade
/ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/ UK /ˌprɑː.məˈneɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nade.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒm.ə.nɑːd/
Division By Letters
prom-e-nade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Promenade
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 | ɒ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Promenade Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in promenade?
Promenade has 3 syllables, prom-e-nade. In British English it is transcribed /ˌprɒm.əˈnɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in promenade?
The third syllable, nade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of promenade?
Promenade has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide promenade into syllables?
By sound, prɒm.ə.nɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, prom-e-nade.