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