How Many Syllables In Wonder?
2syllables
Wonder has 2 syllables, won-der. It is a disyllabic word.
wonder
/ˈwʌn.də/ UK /ˈwʌn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, won.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wʌn.də/
Division By Letters
won-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wonder
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Wonder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wonder?
Wonder has 2 syllables, won-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwʌn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in wonder?
The first syllable, won, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wonder?
Wonder has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wonder into syllables?
By sound, wʌn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, won-der.