How Many Syllables In Diagnose?
3syllables
Diagnose has 3 syllables, di-a-gnose. It is a trisyllabic word.
diagnose
/ˈdaɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/ UK /ˈdaɪ.əɡ.noʊs/ US
Diagnose can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈdaɪəɡ.nəʊz/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, di.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/
Division By Letters
di-a-gnose
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diagnose
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 | n | əʊ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Diagnose Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdaɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/ | /ˈdaɪ.əɡ.noʊs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈdaɪəɡ.nəʊz/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diagnose?
Diagnose has 3 syllables, di-a-gnose. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in diagnose?
The first syllable, di, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diagnose?
Diagnose has the structure CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diagnose into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.əɡ.nəʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-a-gnose.