How Many Syllables In Dilute?
2syllables
Dilute has 2 syllables, di-lute. It is a disyllabic word.
dilute
/daɪˈluːt/ UK /dɪˈluːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lute.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.luːt/
Division By Letters
di-lute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dilute
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Dilute Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dilute?
Dilute has 2 syllables, di-lute. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈluːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in dilute?
The second syllable, lute, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dilute?
Dilute has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dilute into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.luːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-lute.