How Many Syllables In Career?
2syllables
Career has 2 syllables, ca-reer. It is a disyllabic word.
career
/kəˈrɪə/ UK /kəˈrɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, reer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.rɪə/
Division By Letters
ca-reer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Career
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Career Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in career?
Career has 2 syllables, ca-reer. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in career?
The second syllable, reer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of career?
Career has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide career into syllables?
By sound, kə.rɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-reer.