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