How Many Syllables In Discontinue?
4syllables
Discontinue has 4 syllables, dis-con-tin-ue. It is a polysyllabic word.
discontinue
/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/ UK /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kən.tɪn.juː/
Division By Letters
dis-con-tin-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discontinue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Discontinue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discontinue?
Discontinue has 4 syllables, dis-con-tin-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in discontinue?
The third syllable, tin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discontinue?
Discontinue has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discontinue into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kən.tɪn.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-con-tin-ue.
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