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