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