How Many Syllables In Duty?
2syllables
Duty has 2 syllables, du-ty. It is a disyllabic word.
duty
/ˈdjuː.ti/ UK /ˈduː.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, du.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/djuː.ti/
Division By Letters
du-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Duty
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 | dj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Duty Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdjuː.ti/ | /ˈduː.t̬i/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdʒuː.ti/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in duty?
Duty has 2 syllables, du-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdjuː.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in duty?
The first syllable, du, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of duty?
Duty has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide duty into syllables?
By sound, djuː.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, du-ty.