How Many Syllables In Database?
3syllables
Database has 3 syllables, da-ta-base. It is a trisyllabic word.
database
/ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/ UK /ˈdeɪ.t̬ə.beɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/deɪ.tə.beɪs/
Division By Letters
da-ta-base
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Database
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | b | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Database Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in database?
Database has 3 syllables, da-ta-base. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in database?
The first syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of database?
Database has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide database into syllables?
By sound, deɪ.tə.beɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, da-ta-base.