How Many Syllables In Shareholder?
3syllables
Shareholder has 3 syllables, share-hol-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
shareholder
/ˈʃeə.həʊl.də/ UK /ˈʃer.hoʊl.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, share.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃeə.həʊl.də/
Division By Letters
share-hol-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shareholder
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 | ʃ | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Shareholder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shareholder?
Shareholder has 3 syllables, share-hol-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃeə.həʊl.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in shareholder?
The first syllable, share, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shareholder?
Shareholder has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shareholder into syllables?
By sound, ʃeə.həʊl.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, share-hol-der.