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