How Many Syllables In Eraser?
3syllables
Eraser has 3 syllables, e-ra-ser. It is a trisyllabic word.
eraser
/ɪˈreɪ.zə/ UK /ɪˈreɪ.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.reɪ.zə/
Division By Letters
e-ra-ser
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eraser
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Eraser Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eraser?
Eraser has 3 syllables, e-ra-ser. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈreɪ.zə/.
Which syllable is stressed in eraser?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eraser?
Eraser has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eraser into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.reɪ.zə. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ra-ser.