How Many Syllables In Detour?
2syllables
Detour has 2 syllables, de-tour. It is a disyllabic word.
detour
/ˈdiː.tʊə/ UK /ˈdiː.t̬ʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/diː.tʊə/
Division By Letters
de-tour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Detour 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 detour?
Detour has 2 syllables, de-tour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.tʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in detour?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detour?
Detour has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detour into syllables?
By sound, diː.tʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-tour.