How Many Syllables In Ponder?
2syllables
Ponder has 2 syllables, pon-der. It is a disyllabic word.
ponder
/ˈpɒn.də/ UK /ˈpɑːn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pɒn.də/
Division By Letters
pon-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ponder
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Ponder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ponder?
Ponder has 2 syllables, pon-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in ponder?
The first syllable, pon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ponder?
Ponder has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ponder into syllables?
By sound, pɒn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, pon-der.