How Many Syllables In Decipher?
3syllables
Decipher has 3 syllables, de-ci-pher. It is a trisyllabic word.
decipher
/dɪˈsaɪ.fə/ UK /dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ci.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.saɪ.fə/
Division By Letters
de-ci-pher
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decipher
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Decipher Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in decipher?
Decipher has 3 syllables, de-ci-pher. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsaɪ.fə/.
Which syllable is stressed in decipher?
The second syllable, ci, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decipher?
Decipher has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decipher into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.saɪ.fə. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-ci-pher.