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