How Many Syllables In Debris?
2syllables
Debris has 2 syllables, deb-ris. It is a disyllabic word.
debris
/ˈdeb.riː/ UK /dəˈbriː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, deb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/deb.riː/
Division By Letters
deb-ris
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Debris
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 | e | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Debris Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdeb.riː/ | /dəˈbriː/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdeɪ.briː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in debris?
Debris has 2 syllables, deb-ris. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeb.riː/.
Which syllable is stressed in debris?
The first syllable, deb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of debris?
Debris has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide debris into syllables?
By sound, deb.riː. By letters, as a spelling guide, deb-ris.