How Many Syllables In Discourse?
2syllables
Discourse has 2 syllables, dis-course. It is a disyllabic word.
discourse
/ˈdɪs.kɔːs/ UK /ˈdɪs.kɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kɔːs/
Division By Letters
dis-course
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discourse
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 | s | CVC | closed |
Why Discourse 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 discourse?
Discourse has 2 syllables, dis-course. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.kɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in discourse?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discourse?
Discourse has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discourse into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-course.