How Many Syllables In Registrar?
3syllables
Registrar has 3 syllables, reg-i-strar. It is a trisyllabic word.
registrar
/ˌredʒ.ɪˈstrɑː/ UK /ˈredʒ.ə.strɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, strar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCCV
Division By Sound
/redʒ.ɪ.strɑː/
Division By Letters
reg-i-strar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Registrar
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | e | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | str | ɑː | – | CCCV | open |
Why Registrar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in registrar?
Registrar has 3 syllables, reg-i-strar. In British English it is transcribed /ˌredʒ.ɪˈstrɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in registrar?
The third syllable, strar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of registrar?
Registrar has the structure CVC/V/CCCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide registrar into syllables?
By sound, redʒ.ɪ.strɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, reg-i-strar.