How Many Syllables In Disclosure?
3syllables
Disclosure has 3 syllables, di-sclo-sure. It is a trisyllabic word.
disclosure
/dɪˈskləʊ.ʒə/ UK /dɪˈskloʊ.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sclo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCCV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.skləʊ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
di-sclo-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disclosure
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 | skl | əʊ | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Disclosure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disclosure?
Disclosure has 3 syllables, di-sclo-sure. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈskləʊ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in disclosure?
The second syllable, sclo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disclosure?
Disclosure has the structure CV/CCCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disclosure into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.skləʊ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-sclo-sure.