How Many Syllables In Deceive?
2syllables
Deceive has 2 syllables, de-ceive. It is a disyllabic word.
deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/ UK /dɪˈsiːv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ceive.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.siːv/
Division By Letters
de-ceive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deceive
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 | s | iː | v | CVC | closed |
Why Deceive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deceive?
Deceive has 2 syllables, de-ceive. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsiːv/.
Which syllable is stressed in deceive?
The second syllable, ceive, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deceive?
Deceive has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deceive into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.siːv. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-ceive.