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