How Many Syllables In Defect?
2syllables
Defect has 2 syllables, de-fect. It is a disyllabic word.
defect
/ˈdiː.fekt/ UK /ˈdiː.fekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/diː.fekt/
Division By Letters
de-fect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defect
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 | f | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Defect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈdiː.fekt/ | /ˈdiː.fekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈfekt/ | /dɪˈfekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in defect?
Defect has 2 syllables, de-fect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.fekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in defect?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defect?
Defect has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defect into syllables?
By sound, diː.fekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-fect.