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