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