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