How Many Syllables In Container?
3syllables
Container has 3 syllables, con-tai-ner. It is a trisyllabic word.
container
/kənˈteɪ.nə/ UK /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tai.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.teɪ.nə/
Division By Letters
con-tai-ner
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Container
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Container Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in container?
Container has 3 syllables, con-tai-ner. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈteɪ.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in container?
The second syllable, tai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of container?
Container has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide container into syllables?
By sound, kən.teɪ.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tai-ner.