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