How Many Syllables In Doctrine?
2syllables
Doctrine has 2 syllables, doc-trine. It is a disyllabic word.
doctrine
/ˈdɒk.trɪn/ UK /ˈdɑːk.trɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, doc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/dɒk.trɪn/
Division By Letters
doc-trine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Doctrine
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Doctrine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in doctrine?
Doctrine has 2 syllables, doc-trine. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɒk.trɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in doctrine?
The first syllable, doc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of doctrine?
Doctrine has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide doctrine into syllables?
By sound, dɒk.trɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, doc-trine.