How Many Syllables In Fighter?
2syllables
Fighter has 2 syllables, figh-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
fighter
/ˈfaɪ.tə/ UK /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, figh.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/faɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
figh-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fighter
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Fighter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fighter?
Fighter has 2 syllables, figh-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fighter?
The first syllable, figh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fighter?
Fighter has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fighter into syllables?
By sound, faɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, figh-ter.