How Many Syllables In Narrator?
3syllables
Narrator has 3 syllables, na-rra-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
narrator
/nəˈreɪ.tə/ UK /ˈner.eɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/nə.reɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
na-rra-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Narrator
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Narrator Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in narrator?
Narrator has 3 syllables, na-rra-tor. In British English it is transcribed /nəˈreɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in narrator?
The second syllable, rra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of narrator?
Narrator has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide narrator into syllables?
By sound, nə.reɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-rra-tor.