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