How Many Syllables In Divert?
2syllables
Divert has 2 syllables, di-vert. It is a disyllabic word.
divert
/daɪˈvɜːt/ UK /daɪˈvɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vert.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.vɜːt/
Division By Letters
di-vert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Divert
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | ɜː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Divert Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in divert?
Divert has 2 syllables, di-vert. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈvɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in divert?
The second syllable, vert, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of divert?
Divert has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide divert into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.vɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-vert.