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