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