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