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