How Many Syllables In Defrost?
2syllables
Defrost has 2 syllables, de-frost. It is a disyllabic word.
defrost
/ˌdiːˈfrɒst/ UK /ˌdiːˈfrɔːst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, frost.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/diː.frɒst/
Division By Letters
de-frost
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defrost
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | fr | ɒ | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Defrost Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in defrost?
Defrost has 2 syllables, de-frost. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdiːˈfrɒst/.
Which syllable is stressed in defrost?
The second syllable, frost, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defrost?
Defrost has the structure CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defrost into syllables?
By sound, diː.frɒst. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-frost.