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