How Many Syllables In Discontent?
3syllables
Discontent has 3 syllables, dis-con-tent. It is a trisyllabic word.
discontent
/ˌdɪs.kənˈtent/ UK /ˌdɪs.kənˈtent/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tent.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kən.tent/
Division By Letters
dis-con-tent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discontent
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Discontent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discontent?
Discontent has 3 syllables, dis-con-tent. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪs.kənˈtent/.
Which syllable is stressed in discontent?
The third syllable, tent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discontent?
Discontent has the structure CVC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discontent into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kən.tent. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-con-tent.
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