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