How Many Syllables In Decay?
2syllables
Decay has 2 syllables, de-cay. It is a disyllabic word.
decay
/dɪˈkeɪ/ UK /dɪˈkeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cay.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.keɪ/
Division By Letters
de-cay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decay
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Decay Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in decay?
Decay has 2 syllables, de-cay. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈkeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in decay?
The second syllable, cay, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decay?
Decay has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decay into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.keɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-cay.