How Many Syllables In Dividend?
3syllables
Dividend has 3 syllables, div-i-dend. It is a trisyllabic word.
dividend
/ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/ UK /ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, div.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪv.ɪ.dend/
Division By Letters
div-i-dend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dividend
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 | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Dividend Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dividend?
Dividend has 3 syllables, div-i-dend. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/.
Which syllable is stressed in dividend?
The first syllable, div, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dividend?
Dividend has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dividend into syllables?
By sound, dɪv.ɪ.dend. By letters, as a spelling guide, div-i-dend.