How Many Syllables In Daydream?
2syllables
Daydream has 2 syllables, day-dream. It is a disyllabic word.
daydream
/ˈdeɪ.driːm/ UK /ˈdeɪ.driːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, day.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/deɪ.driːm/
Division By Letters
day-dream
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Daydream
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 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dr | iː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Daydream Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in daydream?
Daydream has 2 syllables, day-dream. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeɪ.driːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in daydream?
The first syllable, day, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of daydream?
Daydream has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide daydream into syllables?
By sound, deɪ.driːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, day-dream.