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