How Many Syllables In Collector?
3syllables
Collector has 3 syllables, co-llec-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
collector
/kəˈlek.tə/ UK /kəˈlek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, llec.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.lek.tə/
Division By Letters
co-llec-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Collector
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 | l | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Collector Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in collector?
Collector has 3 syllables, co-llec-tor. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈlek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in collector?
The second syllable, llec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of collector?
Collector has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide collector into syllables?
By sound, kə.lek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-llec-tor.