How Many Syllables In Detest?
2syllables
Detest has 2 syllables, de-test. It is a disyllabic word.
detest
/dɪˈtest/ UK /dɪˈtest/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, test.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.test/
Division By Letters
de-test
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detest
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 | e | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Detest 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 detest?
Detest has 2 syllables, de-test. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈtest/.
Which syllable is stressed in detest?
The second syllable, test, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detest?
Detest has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detest into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.test. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-test.