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