How Many Syllables In Chandelier?
3syllables
Chandelier has 3 syllables, chan-de-lier. It is a trisyllabic word.
chandelier
/ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə/ UK /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lier.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃæn.də.lɪə/
Division By Letters
chan-de-lier
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chandelier
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | ʃ | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Chandelier Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chandelier?
Chandelier has 3 syllables, chan-de-lier. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in chandelier?
The third syllable, lier, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chandelier?
Chandelier has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chandelier into syllables?
By sound, ʃæn.də.lɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, chan-de-lier.