How Many Syllables In Janitor?
3syllables
Janitor has 3 syllables, jan-i-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
janitor
/ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tə/ UK /ˈdʒæn.ə.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒæn.ɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
jan-i-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Janitor
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 | dʒ | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Janitor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in janitor?
Janitor has 3 syllables, jan-i-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in janitor?
The first syllable, jan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of janitor?
Janitor has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide janitor into syllables?
By sound, dʒæn.ɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, jan-i-tor.