How Many Syllables In Adept?
2syllables
Adept has 2 syllables, a-dept. It is a disyllabic word.
adept
/əˈdept/ UK /əˈdept/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dept.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.dept/
Division By Letters
a-dept
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adept
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | e | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Adept Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adept?
Adept has 2 syllables, a-dept. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdept/.
Which syllable is stressed in adept?
The second syllable, dept, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adept?
Adept has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adept into syllables?
By sound, ə.dept. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-dept.