How Many Syllables In Romance?
2syllables
Romance has 2 syllables, ro-mance. It is a disyllabic word.
romance
/rəʊˈmæns/ UK /roʊˈmæns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mance.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.mæns/
Division By Letters
ro-mance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Romance
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Romance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /rəʊˈmæns/ | /roʊˈmæns/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈrəʊ.mæns/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in romance?
Romance has 2 syllables, ro-mance. In British English it is transcribed /rəʊˈmæns/.
Which syllable is stressed in romance?
The second syllable, mance, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of romance?
Romance has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide romance into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.mæns. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-mance.