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