How Many Syllables In Debtor?
2syllables
Debtor has 2 syllables, debt-or. It is a disyllabic word.
debtor
/ˈdet.ə/ UK /ˈdet.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, debt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/det.ə/
Division By Letters
debt-or
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Debtor
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 | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Debtor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in debtor?
Debtor has 2 syllables, debt-or. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdet.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in debtor?
The first syllable, debt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of debtor?
Debtor has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide debtor into syllables?
By sound, det.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, debt-or.