How Many Syllables In Detergent?
3syllables
Detergent has 3 syllables, de-ter-gent. It is a trisyllabic word.
detergent
/dɪˈtɜː.dʒənt/ UK /dɪˈtɝː.dʒənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.tɜː.dʒənt/
Division By Letters
de-ter-gent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detergent
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Detergent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in detergent?
Detergent has 3 syllables, de-ter-gent. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈtɜː.dʒənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in detergent?
The second syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detergent?
Detergent has the structure CV/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detergent into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.tɜː.dʒənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-ter-gent.