How Many Syllables In Degree?
2syllables
Degree has 2 syllables, de-gree. It is a disyllabic word.
degree
/dɪˈɡriː/ UK /dɪˈɡriː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gree.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.ɡriː/
Division By Letters
de-gree
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Degree
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
Why Degree 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 degree?
Degree has 2 syllables, de-gree. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈɡriː/.
Which syllable is stressed in degree?
The second syllable, gree, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of degree?
Degree has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide degree into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.ɡriː. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-gree.