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