How Many Syllables In Decor?
2syllables
Decor has 2 syllables, de-cor. It is a disyllabic word.
decor
/ˈdeɪ.kɔː/ UK /deɪˈkɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/deɪ.kɔː/
Division By Letters
de-cor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Decor 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 decor?
Decor has 2 syllables, de-cor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeɪ.kɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in decor?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decor?
Decor has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decor into syllables?
By sound, deɪ.kɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-cor.