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