How Many Syllables In Detachment?
3syllables
Detachment has 3 syllables, de-tach-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
detachment
/dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/ UK /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tach.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.tætʃ.mənt/
Division By Letters
de-tach-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detachment
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Detachment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in detachment?
Detachment has 3 syllables, de-tach-ment. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈtætʃ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in detachment?
The second syllable, tach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detachment?
Detachment has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detachment into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.tætʃ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-tach-ment.