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