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