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