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