How Many Syllables In Tamper?
2syllables
Tamper has 2 syllables, tam-per. It is a disyllabic word.
tamper
/ˈtæm.pə/ UK /ˈtæm.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tæm.pə/
Division By Letters
tam-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tamper
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 | t | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tamper Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tamper?
Tamper has 2 syllables, tam-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæm.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in tamper?
The first syllable, tam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tamper?
Tamper has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tamper into syllables?
By sound, tæm.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tam-per.