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