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