How Many Syllables In Develop?
3syllables
Develop has 3 syllables, de-vel-op. It is a trisyllabic word.
develop
/dɪˈvel.əp/ UK /dɪˈvel.əp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vel.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vel.əp/
Division By Letters
de-vel-op
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Develop
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 | v | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | p | VC | closed |
Why Develop Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in develop?
Develop has 3 syllables, de-vel-op. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvel.əp/.
Which syllable is stressed in develop?
The second syllable, vel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of develop?
Develop has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide develop into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vel.əp. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-vel-op.