How Many Syllables In Weaker?
2syllables
Weaker has 2 syllables, wea-ker. It is a disyllabic word.
weaker
/ˈwiː.kə/ UK /ˈwiː.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/wiː.kə/
Division By Letters
wea-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Weaker
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Weaker 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 weaker?
Weaker has 2 syllables, wea-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwiː.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in weaker?
The first syllable, wea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of weaker?
Weaker has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide weaker into syllables?
By sound, wiː.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, wea-ker.