How Many Syllables In Deport?
2syllables
Deport has 2 syllables, de-port. It is a disyllabic word.
deport
/dɪˈpɔːt/ UK /dɪˈpɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, port.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɔːt/
Division By Letters
de-port
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deport
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 | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Deport 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 deport?
Deport has 2 syllables, de-port. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deport?
The second syllable, port, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deport?
Deport has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deport into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-port.