How Many Syllables In Deborah?
3syllables
Deborah has 3 syllables, deb-o-rah. It is a trisyllabic word.
deborah
/ˈdeb.ə.rə/ UK /ˈdeb.rə/ US
Deborah can also be said with 2 syllables (US /ˈdeb.rə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, deb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/deb.ə.rə/
Division By Letters
deb-o-rah
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deborah
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 | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Deborah Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Deborah?
Deborah has 3 syllables, deb-o-rah. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeb.ə.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Deborah?
The first syllable, deb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Deborah?
Deborah has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Deborah into syllables?
By sound, deb.ə.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, deb-o-rah.