How Many Syllables In Science?
2syllables
Science has 2 syllables, sci-ence. It is a disyllabic word.
science
/ˈsaɪ.əns/ UK /ˈsaɪ.əns/ US
Science can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈsaɪəns/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sci.
Syllable Structure
CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/saɪ.əns/
Division By Letters
sci-ence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Science
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | ns | VCC | closed |
Why Science Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsaɪ.əns/ | /ˈsaɪ.əns/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsaɪəns/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in science?
Science has 2 syllables, sci-ence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.əns/.
Which syllable is stressed in science?
The first syllable, sci, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of science?
Science has the structure CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide science into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.əns. By letters, as a spelling guide, sci-ence.