How Many Syllables In Sandra?
2syllables
Sandra has 2 syllables, san-dra. It is a disyllabic word.
sandra
/ˈsæn.drə/ UK /ˈsæn.drə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, san.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/sæn.drə/
Division By Letters
san-dra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sandra
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 | s | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dr | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Sandra Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsæn.drə/ | /ˈsæn.drə/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsɑːn.drə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Sandra?
Sandra has 2 syllables, san-dra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæn.drə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Sandra?
The first syllable, san, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Sandra?
Sandra has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Sandra into syllables?
By sound, sæn.drə. By letters, as a spelling guide, san-dra.