How Many Syllables In Deviate?
3syllables
Deviate has 3 syllables, de-viat-e. It is a trisyllabic word.
deviate
/ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ UK /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, de.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/diː.vi.eɪt/
Division By Letters
de-viat-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deviate
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 | v | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | eɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Deviate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deviate?
Deviate has 3 syllables, de-viat-e. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deviate?
The first syllable, de, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deviate?
Deviate has the structure CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deviate into syllables?
By sound, diː.vi.eɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-viat-e.