How Many Syllables In Deodorant?
4syllables
Deodorant has 4 syllables, de-o-do-rant. It is a polysyllabic word.
deodorant
/dɪˈəʊ.də.rənt/ UK /dɪˈoʊ.də.rənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.əʊ.də.rənt/
Division By Letters
de-o-do-rant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deodorant
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Deodorant Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deodorant?
Deodorant has 4 syllables, de-o-do-rant. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈəʊ.də.rənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deodorant?
The second syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deodorant?
Deodorant has the structure CV/V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deodorant into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.əʊ.də.rənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-o-do-rant.