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