How Many Syllables In Tenant?
2syllables
Tenant has 2 syllables, ten-ant. It is a disyllabic word.
tenant
/ˈten.ənt/ UK /ˈten.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ten.ənt/
Division By Letters
ten-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tenant
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 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Tenant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tenant?
Tenant has 2 syllables, ten-ant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈten.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in tenant?
The first syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tenant?
Tenant has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tenant into syllables?
By sound, ten.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ten-ant.