How Many Syllables In Directive?
3syllables
Directive has 3 syllables, di-rec-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
directive
/dəˈrek.tɪv/ UK /dəˈrek.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/də.rek.tɪv/
Division By Letters
di-rec-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Directive
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Directive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in directive?
Directive has 3 syllables, di-rec-tive. In British English it is transcribed /dəˈrek.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in directive?
The second syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of directive?
Directive has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide directive into syllables?
By sound, də.rek.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-rec-tive.