How Many Syllables In Depot?
2syllables
Depot has 2 syllables, dep-ot. It is a disyllabic word.
depot
/ˈdep.əʊ/ UK /ˈdiː.poʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/dep.əʊ/
Division By Letters
dep-ot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Depot
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Depot Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in depot?
Depot has 2 syllables, dep-ot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdep.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in depot?
The first syllable, dep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of depot?
Depot has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide depot into syllables?
By sound, dep.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, dep-ot.