How Many Syllables In Discount?
2syllables
Discount has 2 syllables, dis-count. It is a disyllabic word.
discount
/ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/ UK /ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.kaʊnt/
Division By Letters
dis-count
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discount
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 | aʊ | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Discount 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.kaʊnt/ | /ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /dɪˈskaʊnt/ | /dɪˈskaʊnt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discount?
Discount has 2 syllables, dis-count. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in discount?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discount?
Discount has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discount into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.kaʊnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-count.