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