How Many Syllables In Dept.?
3syllables
Dept. has 3 syllables, dɪ-pɑːt-mənt. It is a trisyllabic word.
dɪpɑːtmənt
/dɪˈpɑːt.mənt/ UK /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pɑːt.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɑːt.mənt/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dept.
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 | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Dept. Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Dept.?
Dept. has 3 syllables, dɪ-pɑːt-mənt. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɑːt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in Dept.?
The second syllable, pɑːt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Dept.?
Dept. has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Dept. into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɑːt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.