How Many Syllables In Antler?
2syllables
Antler has 2 syllables, ant-ler. It is a disyllabic word.
antler
/ˈænt.lə/ UK /ˈænt.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ant.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ænt.lə/
Division By Letters
ant-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Antler
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 | – | æ | nt | VCC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Antler Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in antler?
Antler has 2 syllables, ant-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈænt.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in antler?
The first syllable, ant, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of antler?
Antler has the structure VCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide antler into syllables?
By sound, ænt.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ant-ler.