How Many Syllables In Direct?
2syllables
Direct has 2 syllables, di-rect. It is a disyllabic word.
direct
/daɪˈrekt/ UK /dɪˈrekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.rekt/
Division By Letters
di-rect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Direct
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 | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Direct Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in direct?
Direct has 2 syllables, di-rect. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈrekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in direct?
The second syllable, rect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of direct?
Direct has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide direct into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.rekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-rect.