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