How Many Syllables In Document?
3syllables
Document has 3 syllables, doc-u-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
document
/ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənt/ UK /ˈdɑːk.jə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, doc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɒk.jʊ.mənt/
Division By Letters
doc-u-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Document
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Document Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in document?
Document has 3 syllables, doc-u-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in document?
The first syllable, doc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of document?
Document has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide document into syllables?
By sound, dɒk.jʊ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, doc-u-ment.