How Many Syllables In Guitar?
2syllables
Guitar has 2 syllables, gui-tar. It is a disyllabic word.
guitar
/ɡɪˈtɑː/ UK /ɡɪˈtɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡɪ.tɑː/
Division By Letters
gui-tar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Guitar
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Guitar 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 guitar?
Guitar has 2 syllables, gui-tar. In British English it is transcribed /ɡɪˈtɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in guitar?
The second syllable, tar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of guitar?
Guitar has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide guitar into syllables?
By sound, ɡɪ.tɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, gui-tar.