How Many Syllables In Blunder?
2syllables
Blunder has 2 syllables, blun-der. It is a disyllabic word.
blunder
/ˈblʌn.də/ UK /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blun.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/blʌn.də/
Division By Letters
blun-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blunder
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 | bl | ʌ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Blunder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blunder?
Blunder has 2 syllables, blun-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblʌn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in blunder?
The first syllable, blun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blunder?
Blunder has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blunder into syllables?
By sound, blʌn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, blun-der.