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