How Many Syllables In Delighted?
3syllables
Delighted has 3 syllables, de-ligh-ted. It is a trisyllabic word.
delighted
/dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/ UK /dɪˈlaɪ.t̬ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ligh.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.laɪ.tɪd/
Division By Letters
de-ligh-ted
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delighted
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Delighted Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in delighted?
Delighted has 3 syllables, de-ligh-ted. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in delighted?
The second syllable, ligh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of delighted?
Delighted has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide delighted into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.laɪ.tɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-ligh-ted.