How Many Syllables In Download?
2syllables
Download has 2 syllables, down-load. It is a disyllabic word.
download
/ˈdaʊn.ləʊd/ UK /ˈdaʊn.loʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, down.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/daʊn.ləʊd/
Division By Letters
down-load
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Download
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Download Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in download?
Download has 2 syllables, down-load. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaʊn.ləʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in download?
The first syllable, down, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of download?
Download has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide download into syllables?
By sound, daʊn.ləʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, down-load.