How Many Syllables In Darker?
2syllables
Darker has 2 syllables, dar-ker. It is a disyllabic word.
darker
/ˈdɑː.kə/ UK /ˈdɑːr.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɑː.kə/
Division By Letters
dar-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Darker
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 | d | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Darker Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in darker?
Darker has 2 syllables, dar-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɑː.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in darker?
The first syllable, dar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of darker?
Darker has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide darker into syllables?
By sound, dɑː.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dar-ker.