How Many Syllables In Detail?
2syllables
Detail has 2 syllables, de-tail. It is a disyllabic word.
detail
/ˈdiː.teɪl/ UK /dɪˈteɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/diː.teɪl/
Division By Letters
de-tail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detail
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Detail Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in detail?
Detail has 2 syllables, de-tail. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.teɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in detail?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detail?
Detail has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detail into syllables?
By sound, diː.teɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-tail.