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