How Many Syllables In Deadline?
2syllables
Deadline has 2 syllables, dead-line. It is a disyllabic word.
deadline
/ˈded.laɪn/ UK /ˈded.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dead.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ded.laɪn/
Division By Letters
dead-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deadline
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 | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Deadline Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deadline?
Deadline has 2 syllables, dead-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈded.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in deadline?
The first syllable, dead, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deadline?
Deadline has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deadline into syllables?
By sound, ded.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, dead-line.