How Many Syllables In Saboteur?
3syllables
Saboteur has 3 syllables, sab-o-teur. It is a trisyllabic word.
saboteur
/ˌsæb.əˈtɜː/ UK /ˌsæb.əˈtɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, teur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sæb.ə.tɜː/
Division By Letters
sab-o-teur
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Saboteur
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 | s | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
Why Saboteur Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in saboteur?
Saboteur has 3 syllables, sab-o-teur. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsæb.əˈtɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in saboteur?
The third syllable, teur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of saboteur?
Saboteur has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide saboteur into syllables?
By sound, sæb.ə.tɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, sab-o-teur.