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