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