How Many Syllables In Department?
3syllables
Department has 3 syllables, de-part-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
department
/dɪˈpɑːt.mənt/ UK /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, part.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɑːt.mənt/
Division By Letters
de-part-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Department
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 | p | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Department Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in department?
Department has 3 syllables, de-part-ment. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɑːt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in department?
The second syllable, part, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of department?
Department has the structure CV/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide department into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɑːt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-part-ment.