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