How Many Syllables In Sponsor?
2syllables
Sponsor has 2 syllables, spon-sor. It is a disyllabic word.
sponsor
/ˈspɒn.sə/ UK /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spon.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/spɒn.sə/
Division By Letters
spon-sor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sponsor
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 | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Sponsor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sponsor?
Sponsor has 2 syllables, spon-sor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɒn.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sponsor?
The first syllable, spon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sponsor?
Sponsor has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sponsor into syllables?
By sound, spɒn.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, spon-sor.