How Many Syllables In Discard?
2syllables
Discard has 2 syllables, dis-card. It is a disyllabic word.
discard
/ˈdɪs.kɑːd/ UK /ˈdɪs.kɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kɑːd/
Division By Letters
dis-card
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discard
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Discard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈdɪs.kɑːd/ | /ˈdɪs.kɑːrd/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈskɑːd/ | /dɪˈskɑːrd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discard?
Discard has 2 syllables, dis-card. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.kɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in discard?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discard?
Discard has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discard into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-card.