How Many Syllables In Depression?
3syllables
Depression has 3 syllables, de-press-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
depression
/dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ UK /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, press.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.preʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
de-press-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Depression
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 | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Depression Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in depression?
Depression has 3 syllables, de-press-ion. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in depression?
The second syllable, press, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of depression?
Depression has the structure CV/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide depression into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.preʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-press-ion.