How Many Syllables In Decide?
2syllables
Decide has 2 syllables, de-cide. It is a disyllabic word.
decide
/dɪˈsaɪd/ UK /dɪˈsaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cide.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.saɪd/
Division By Letters
de-cide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decide
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Decide 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 decide?
Decide has 2 syllables, de-cide. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in decide?
The second syllable, cide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decide?
Decide has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decide into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-cide.