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