How Many Syllables In Decade?
2syllables
Decade has 2 syllables, dec-ade. It is a disyllabic word.
decade
/ˈdek.eɪd/ UK /ˈdek.eɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dek.eɪd/
Division By Letters
dec-ade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decade
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | eɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Decade Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdek.eɪd/ | /ˈdek.eɪd/ | 2 |
| Also | /dɪˈkeɪd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in decade?
Decade has 2 syllables, dec-ade. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdek.eɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in decade?
The first syllable, dec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decade?
Decade has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decade into syllables?
By sound, dek.eɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, dec-ade.