How Many Syllables In Colander?
3syllables
Colander has 3 syllables, col-an-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
colander
/ˈkʌl.ɪn.də/ UK /ˈkɑː.lən.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, col.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kʌl.ɪn.də/
Division By Letters
col-an-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Colander
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Colander Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, 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 colander?
Colander has 3 syllables, col-an-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌl.ɪn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in colander?
The first syllable, col, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of colander?
Colander has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide colander into syllables?
By sound, kʌl.ɪn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, col-an-der.