How Many Syllables In Silence?
2syllables
Silence has 2 syllables, si-lence. It is a disyllabic word.
silence
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/ UK /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, si.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/saɪ.ləns/
Division By Letters
si-lence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Silence
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 | l | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Silence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in silence?
Silence has 2 syllables, si-lence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.ləns/.
Which syllable is stressed in silence?
The first syllable, si, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of silence?
Silence has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide silence into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.ləns. By letters, as a spelling guide, si-lence.