How Many Syllables In Leader?
2syllables
Leader has 2 syllables, lea-der. It is a disyllabic word.
leader
/ˈliː.də/ UK /ˈliː.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/liː.də/
Division By Letters
lea-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Leader
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 | l | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Leader Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in leader?
Leader has 2 syllables, lea-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈliː.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in leader?
The first syllable, lea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of leader?
Leader has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide leader into syllables?
By sound, liː.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, lea-der.