How Many Syllables In Defender?
3syllables
Defender has 3 syllables, de-fen-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
defender
/dɪˈfen.də/ UK /dɪˈfen.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.fen.də/
Division By Letters
de-fen-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Defender
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Defender Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in defender?
Defender has 3 syllables, de-fen-der. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈfen.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in defender?
The second syllable, fen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of defender?
Defender has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide defender into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.fen.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-fen-der.