How Many Syllables In Deceptive?
3syllables
Deceptive has 3 syllables, de-cep-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
deceptive
/dɪˈsep.tɪv/ UK /dɪˈsep.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cep.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.sep.tɪv/
Division By Letters
de-cep-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deceptive
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 | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Deceptive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deceptive?
Deceptive has 3 syllables, de-cep-tive. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsep.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in deceptive?
The second syllable, cep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deceptive?
Deceptive has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deceptive into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.sep.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-cep-tive.