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