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