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