How Many Syllables In Substance?
2syllables
Substance has 2 syllables, sub-stance. It is a disyllabic word.
substance
/ˈsʌb.stəns/ UK /ˈsʌb.stəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.stəns/
Division By Letters
sub-stance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Substance
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 | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | ns | CCVCC | closed |
Why Substance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in substance?
Substance has 2 syllables, sub-stance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.stəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in substance?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of substance?
Substance has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide substance into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.stəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-stance.