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