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