How Many Syllables In Deacon?
2syllables
Deacon has 2 syllables, dea-con. It is a disyllabic word.
deacon
/ˈdiː.kən/ UK /ˈdiː.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/diː.kən/
Division By Letters
dea-con
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deacon
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Deacon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deacon?
Deacon has 2 syllables, dea-con. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in deacon?
The first syllable, dea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deacon?
Deacon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deacon into syllables?
By sound, diː.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dea-con.