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