How Many Syllables In Deflate?
2syllables
Deflate has 2 syllables, de-flate. It is a disyllabic word.
deflate
/dɪˈfleɪt/ UK /dɪˈfleɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, flate.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.fleɪt/
Division By Letters
de-flate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deflate
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 | fl | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Deflate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deflate?
Deflate has 2 syllables, de-flate. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfleɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deflate?
The second syllable, flate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deflate?
Deflate has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deflate into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.fleɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-flate.