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