How Many Syllables In Desert?
2syllables
Desert has 2 syllables, des-ert. It is a disyllabic word.
desert
/ˈdez.ət/ UK /ˈdez.ɚt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, des.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dez.ət/
Division By Letters
des-ert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Desert
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Desert Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈdez.ət/ | /ˈdez.ɚt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈzɜːt/ | /dɪˈzɝːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in desert?
Desert has 2 syllables, des-ert. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdez.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in desert?
The first syllable, des, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of desert?
Desert has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide desert into syllables?
By sound, dez.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, des-ert.