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