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