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