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