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