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