How Many Syllables In Grocer?
2syllables
Grocer has 2 syllables, gro-cer. It is a disyllabic word.
grocer
/ˈɡrəʊ.sə/ UK /ˈɡroʊ.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡrəʊ.sə/
Division By Letters
gro-cer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grocer
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 | ɡr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Grocer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grocer?
Grocer has 2 syllables, gro-cer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡrəʊ.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in grocer?
The first syllable, gro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grocer?
Grocer has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grocer into syllables?
By sound, ɡrəʊ.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gro-cer.