How Many Syllables In Demote?
2syllables
Demote has 2 syllables, de-mote. It is a disyllabic word.
demote
/ˌdiːˈməʊt/ UK /dɪˈmoʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mote.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/diː.məʊt/
Division By Letters
de-mote
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Demote
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | əʊ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Demote 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 demote?
Demote has 2 syllables, de-mote. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdiːˈməʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in demote?
The second syllable, mote, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of demote?
Demote has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide demote into syllables?
By sound, diː.məʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-mote.