How Many Syllables In Diaper?
2syllables
Diaper has 2 syllables, dia-per. It is a disyllabic word.
diaper
/ˈdaɪ.pə/ UK /ˈdaɪ.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dia.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/daɪ.pə/
Division By Letters
dia-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diaper
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Diaper Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diaper?
Diaper has 2 syllables, dia-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in diaper?
The first syllable, dia, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diaper?
Diaper has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diaper into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dia-per.