How Many Syllables In Discrete?
2syllables
Discrete has 2 syllables, di-screte. It is a disyllabic word.
discrete
/dɪˈskriːt/ UK /dɪˈskriːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, screte.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.skriːt/
Division By Letters
di-screte
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discrete
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 | skr | iː | t | CCCVC | closed |
Why Discrete Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discrete?
Discrete has 2 syllables, di-screte. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈskriːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in discrete?
The second syllable, screte, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discrete?
Discrete has the structure CV/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discrete into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.skriːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-screte.