How Many Syllables In Departure?
3syllables
Departure has 3 syllables, de-par-ture. It is a trisyllabic word.
departure
/dɪˈpɑː.tʃə/ UK /dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɑː.tʃə/
Division By Letters
de-par-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Departure
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Departure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in departure?
Departure has 3 syllables, de-par-ture. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɑː.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in departure?
The second syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of departure?
Departure has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide departure into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɑː.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-par-ture.