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