How Many Syllables In Discern?
2syllables
Discern has 2 syllables, dis-cern. It is a disyllabic word.
discern
/dɪˈsɜːn/ UK /dɪˈsɝːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cern.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.sɜːn/
Division By Letters
dis-cern
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discern
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Discern Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discern?
Discern has 2 syllables, dis-cern. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in discern?
The second syllable, cern, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discern?
Discern has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discern into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.sɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-cern.