How Many Syllables In Delta?
2syllables
Delta has 2 syllables, del-ta. It is a disyllabic word.
delta
/ˈdel.tə/ UK /ˈdel.tə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, del.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/del.tə/
Division By Letters
del-ta
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delta
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Delta Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in delta?
Delta has 2 syllables, del-ta. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdel.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in delta?
The first syllable, del, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of delta?
Delta has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide delta into syllables?
By sound, del.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, del-ta.