How Many Syllables In Cleaner?
2syllables
Cleaner has 2 syllables, clea-ner. It is a disyllabic word.
cleaner
/ˈkliː.nə/ UK /ˈkliː.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clea.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kliː.nə/
Division By Letters
clea-ner
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cleaner
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 | kl | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cleaner Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cleaner?
Cleaner has 2 syllables, clea-ner. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkliː.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cleaner?
The first syllable, clea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cleaner?
Cleaner has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cleaner into syllables?
By sound, kliː.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, clea-ner.