How Many Syllables In Singer?
2syllables
Singer has 2 syllables, sing-er. It is a disyllabic word.
singer
/ˈsɪŋ.ə/ UK /ˈsɪŋ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sing.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sɪŋ.ə/
Division By Letters
sing-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Singer
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 | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Singer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in singer?
Singer has 2 syllables, sing-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪŋ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in singer?
The first syllable, sing, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of singer?
Singer has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide singer into syllables?
By sound, sɪŋ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sing-er.