How Many Syllables In Sincere?
2syllables
Sincere has 2 syllables, sin-cere. It is a disyllabic word.
sincere
/sɪnˈsɪə/ UK /sɪnˈsɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cere.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪn.sɪə/
Division By Letters
sin-cere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sincere
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Sincere Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sincere?
Sincere has 2 syllables, sin-cere. In British English it is transcribed /sɪnˈsɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sincere?
The second syllable, cere, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sincere?
Sincere has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sincere into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.sɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sin-cere.