How Many Syllables In Voter?
2syllables
Voter has 2 syllables, vo-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
voter
/ˈvəʊ.tə/ UK /ˈvoʊ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/vəʊ.tə/
Division By Letters
vo-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voter
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 | v | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Voter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voter?
Voter has 2 syllables, vo-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvəʊ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in voter?
The first syllable, vo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voter?
Voter has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voter into syllables?
By sound, vəʊ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-ter.