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