How Many Syllables In Bother?
2syllables
Bother has 2 syllables, both-er. It is a disyllabic word.
bother
/ˈbɒð.ə/ UK /ˈbɑː.ðɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, both.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bɒð.ə/
Division By Letters
both-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bother
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 | b | ɒ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Bother Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bother?
Bother has 2 syllables, both-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in bother?
The first syllable, both, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bother?
Bother has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bother into syllables?
By sound, bɒð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, both-er.