How Many Syllables In Detect?
2syllables
Detect has 2 syllables, de-tect. It is a disyllabic word.
detect
/dɪˈtekt/ UK /dɪˈtekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.tekt/
Division By Letters
de-tect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Detect
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 | t | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Detect 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 detect?
Detect has 2 syllables, de-tect. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈtekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in detect?
The second syllable, tect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of detect?
Detect has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide detect into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.tekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-tect.