How Many Syllables In Decrease?
2syllables
Decrease has 2 syllables, de-crease. It is a disyllabic word.
decrease
/ˈdiː.kriːs/ UK /ˈdiː.kriːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/diː.kriːs/
Division By Letters
de-crease
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Decrease
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 | kr | iː | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Decrease Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈdiː.kriːs/ | /ˈdiː.kriːs/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈkriːs/ | /dɪˈkriːs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in decrease?
Decrease has 2 syllables, de-crease. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.kriːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in decrease?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of decrease?
Decrease has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide decrease into syllables?
By sound, diː.kriːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-crease.