How Many Syllables In Broker?
2syllables
Broker has 2 syllables, bro-ker. It is a disyllabic word.
broker
/ˈbrəʊ.kə/ UK /ˈbroʊ.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/brəʊ.kə/
Division By Letters
bro-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broker
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 | br | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Broker Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in broker?
Broker has 2 syllables, bro-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrəʊ.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in broker?
The first syllable, bro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broker?
Broker has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broker into syllables?
By sound, brəʊ.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, bro-ker.