How Many Syllables In Discord?
2syllables
Discord has 2 syllables, dis-cord. It is a disyllabic word.
discord
/ˈdɪs.kɔːd/ UK /ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kɔːd/
Division By Letters
dis-cord
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discord
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Discord Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discord?
Discord has 2 syllables, dis-cord. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.kɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in discord?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discord?
Discord has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discord into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-cord.