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