How Many Syllables In Tolerance?
3syllables
Tolerance has 3 syllables, tol-e-rance. It is a trisyllabic word.
tolerance
/ˈtɒl.ə.rəns/ UK /ˈtɑː.lə.rəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/tɒl.ə.rəns/
Division By Letters
tol-e-rance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tolerance
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 | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Tolerance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tolerance?
Tolerance has 3 syllables, tol-e-rance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɒl.ə.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in tolerance?
The first syllable, tol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tolerance?
Tolerance has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tolerance into syllables?
By sound, tɒl.ə.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, tol-e-rance.