How Many Syllables In Transfer?
2syllables
Transfer has 2 syllables, trans-fer. It is a disyllabic word.
transfer
/ˈtræns.fɜː/ UK /ˈtræns.fɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trans.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/træns.fɜː/
Division By Letters
trans-fer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transfer
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 | tr | æ | ns | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
Why Transfer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ns/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈtræns.fɜː/ | /ˈtræns.fɝː/ | 2 |
| Verb | /trænsˈfɜː/ | /trænsˈfɝː/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transfer?
Transfer has 2 syllables, trans-fer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtræns.fɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in transfer?
The first syllable, trans, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transfer?
Transfer has the structure CCVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transfer into syllables?
By sound, træns.fɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-fer.