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