How Many Syllables In Spectre?
2syllables
Spectre has 2 syllables, spek-tə. It is a disyllabic word.
spektə
/ˈspek.tə/ UK /ˈspek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spek.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/spek.tə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spectre
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 | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Spectre Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spectre?
Spectre has 2 syllables, spek-tə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in spectre?
The first syllable, spek, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spectre?
Spectre has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spectre into syllables?
By sound, spek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.