How Many Syllables In Distant?
2syllables
Distant has 2 syllables, dis-tant. It is a disyllabic word.
distant
/ˈdɪs.tənt/ UK /ˈdɪs.tənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.tənt/
Division By Letters
dis-tant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distant
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Distant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distant?
Distant has 2 syllables, dis-tant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.tənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in distant?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distant?
Distant has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distant into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.tənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-tant.