How Many Syllables In Discover?
3syllables
Discover has 3 syllables, di-scov-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
discover
/dɪˈskʌv.ə/ UK /dɪˈskʌv.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scov.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/dɪ.skʌv.ə/
Division By Letters
di-scov-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discover
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 | sk | ʌ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Discover Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discover?
Discover has 3 syllables, di-scov-er. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈskʌv.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in discover?
The second syllable, scov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discover?
Discover has the structure CV/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discover into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.skʌv.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-scov-er.