How Many Syllables In Depict?
2syllables
Depict has 2 syllables, de-pict. It is a disyllabic word.
depict
/dɪˈpɪkt/ UK /dɪˈpɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pict.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɪkt/
Division By Letters
de-pict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Depict
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 | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Depict 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 depict?
Depict has 2 syllables, de-pict. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in depict?
The second syllable, pict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of depict?
Depict has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide depict into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-pict.