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