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