How Many Syllables In Rather?
2syllables
Rather has 2 syllables, ra-ther. It is a disyllabic word.
rather
/ˈrɑː.ðə/ UK /ˈræð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɑː.ðə/
Division By Letters
ra-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rather
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 | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Rather Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rather?
Rather has 2 syllables, ra-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɑː.ðə/.
Which syllable is stressed in rather?
The first syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rather?
Rather has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rather into syllables?
By sound, rɑː.ðə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ra-ther.