How Many Syllables In Calendar?
3syllables
Calendar has 3 syllables, cal-en-dar. It is a trisyllabic word.
calendar
/ˈkæl.ɪn.də/ UK /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kæl.ɪn.də/
Division By Letters
cal-en-dar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Calendar
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 | k | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Calendar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in calendar?
Calendar has 3 syllables, cal-en-dar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæl.ɪn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in calendar?
The first syllable, cal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of calendar?
Calendar has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide calendar into syllables?
By sound, kæl.ɪn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, cal-en-dar.