How Many Syllables In Derivative?
4syllables
Derivative has 4 syllables, de-riv-a-tive. It is a polysyllabic word.
derivative
/dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/ UK /dɪˈrɪv.ə.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, riv.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.rɪv.ə.tɪv/
Division By Letters
de-riv-a-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Derivative
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 | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Derivative Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in derivative?
Derivative has 4 syllables, de-riv-a-tive. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in derivative?
The second syllable, riv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of derivative?
Derivative has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide derivative into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.rɪv.ə.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-riv-a-tive.