How Many Syllables In Chapter?
2syllables
Chapter has 2 syllables, chap-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
chapter
/ˈtʃæp.tə/ UK /ˈtʃæp.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tʃæp.tə/
Division By Letters
chap-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chapter
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 | tʃ | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Chapter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chapter?
Chapter has 2 syllables, chap-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæp.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in chapter?
The first syllable, chap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chapter?
Chapter has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chapter into syllables?
By sound, tʃæp.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, chap-ter.