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