How Many Syllables In Derby?
2syllables
Derby has 2 syllables, der-by. It is a disyllabic word.
derby
/ˈdɑː.bi/ UK /ˈdɝː.bi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, der.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɑː.bi/
Division By Letters
der-by
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Derby
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | i | – | CV | open |
Why Derby Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdɑː.bi/ | /ˈdɝː.bi/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdɜː.bi/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in derby?
Derby has 2 syllables, der-by. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɑː.bi/.
Which syllable is stressed in derby?
The first syllable, der, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of derby?
Derby has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide derby into syllables?
By sound, dɑː.bi. By letters, as a spelling guide, der-by.