How Many Syllables In Deposit?
3syllables
Deposit has 3 syllables, de-pos-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
deposit
/dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ UK /dɪˈpɑː.zɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pos.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.pɒz.ɪt/
Division By Letters
de-pos-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deposit
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 | ɒ | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Deposit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deposit?
Deposit has 3 syllables, de-pos-it. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deposit?
The second syllable, pos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deposit?
Deposit has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deposit into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.pɒz.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-pos-it.