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