How Many Syllables In Frontier?
2syllables
Frontier has 2 syllables, fron-tier. It is a disyllabic word.
frontier
/ˈfrʌn.tɪə/ UK /frʌnˈtɪr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fron.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/frʌn.tɪə/
Division By Letters
fron-tier
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frontier
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 | fr | ʌ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Frontier Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frontier?
Frontier has 2 syllables, fron-tier. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfrʌn.tɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in frontier?
The first syllable, fron, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frontier?
Frontier has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frontier into syllables?
By sound, frʌn.tɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fron-tier.