How Many Syllables In Disciple?
3syllables
Disciple has 3 syllables, dis-ci-ple. It is a trisyllabic word.
disciple
/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ UK /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ci.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.saɪ.pəl/
Division By Letters
dis-ci-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disciple
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Disciple Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disciple?
Disciple has 3 syllables, dis-ci-ple. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in disciple?
The second syllable, ci, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disciple?
Disciple has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disciple into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.saɪ.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-ci-ple.