How Many Syllables In Meander?
3syllables
Meander has 3 syllables, me-an-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
meander
/miˈæn.də/ UK /miˈæn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/mi.æn.də/
Division By Letters
me-an-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meander
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Meander Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in meander?
Meander has 3 syllables, me-an-der. In British English it is transcribed /miˈæn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in meander?
The second syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meander?
Meander has the structure CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meander into syllables?
By sound, mi.æn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-an-der.