How Many Syllables In Waitress?
2syllables
Waitress has 2 syllables, wai-tress. It is a disyllabic word.
waitress
/ˈweɪ.trəs/ UK /ˈweɪ.trəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/weɪ.trəs/
Division By Letters
wai-tress
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Waitress
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 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tr | ə | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Waitress Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in waitress?
Waitress has 2 syllables, wai-tress. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweɪ.trəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in waitress?
The first syllable, wai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of waitress?
Waitress has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide waitress into syllables?
By sound, weɪ.trəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, wai-tress.