How Many Syllables In Pilfer?
2syllables
Pilfer has 2 syllables, pil-fer. It is a disyllabic word.
pilfer
/ˈpɪl.fə/ UK /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pɪl.fə/
Division By Letters
pil-fer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pilfer
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 | p | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Pilfer 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 pilfer?
Pilfer has 2 syllables, pil-fer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪl.fə/.
Which syllable is stressed in pilfer?
The first syllable, pil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pilfer?
Pilfer has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pilfer into syllables?
By sound, pɪl.fə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pil-fer.