How Many Syllables In Deputy?
3syllables
Deputy has 3 syllables, dep-u-ty. It is a trisyllabic word.
deputy
/ˈdep.jʊ.ti/ UK /ˈdep.jə.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dep.jʊ.ti/
Division By Letters
dep-u-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deputy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Deputy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deputy?
Deputy has 3 syllables, dep-u-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdep.jʊ.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in deputy?
The first syllable, dep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deputy?
Deputy has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deputy into syllables?
By sound, dep.jʊ.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, dep-u-ty.