How Many Syllables In Printer?
2syllables
Printer has 2 syllables, prin-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
printer
/ˈprɪn.tə/ UK /ˈprɪn.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prin.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/prɪn.tə/
Division By Letters
prin-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Printer
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 | pr | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Printer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in printer?
Printer has 2 syllables, prin-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɪn.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in printer?
The first syllable, prin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of printer?
Printer has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide printer into syllables?
By sound, prɪn.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, prin-ter.