How Many Syllables In Slumber?
2syllables
Slumber has 2 syllables, slum-ber. It is a disyllabic word.
slumber
/ˈslʌm.bə/ UK /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slum.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/slʌm.bə/
Division By Letters
slum-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slumber
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 | sl | ʌ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Slumber Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slumber?
Slumber has 2 syllables, slum-ber. In British English it is transcribed /ˈslʌm.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in slumber?
The first syllable, slum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slumber?
Slumber has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slumber into syllables?
By sound, slʌm.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, slum-ber.