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