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