How Many Syllables In Divide?
2syllables
Divide has 2 syllables, di-vide. It is a disyllabic word.
divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/ UK /dɪˈvaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vide.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.vaɪd/
Division By Letters
di-vide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Divide
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 | v | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Divide 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 divide?
Divide has 2 syllables, di-vide. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈvaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in divide?
The second syllable, vide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of divide?
Divide has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide divide into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.vaɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-vide.