How Many Syllables In Devour?
2syllables
Devour has 2 syllables, de-vour. It is a disyllabic word.
devour
/dɪˈvaʊə/ UK /dɪˈvaʊr/ US
Devour can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /dɪˈvaʊ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vour.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vaʊə/
Division By Letters
de-vour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Devour
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 | aʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Devour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /dɪˈvaʊə/ | /dɪˈvaʊr/ | 2 |
| Also | /dɪˈvaʊ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in devour?
Devour has 2 syllables, de-vour. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvaʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in devour?
The second syllable, vour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of devour?
Devour has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide devour into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vaʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-vour.