How Many Syllables In Different?
2syllables
Different has 2 syllables, diff-erent. It is a disyllabic word.
different
/ˈdɪf.rənt/ UK /ˈdɪf.rənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, diff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪf.rənt/
Division By Letters
diff-erent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Different
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 | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Different Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in different?
Different has 2 syllables, diff-erent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪf.rənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in different?
The first syllable, diff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of different?
Different has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide different into syllables?
By sound, dɪf.rənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, diff-erent.