How Many Syllables In Worcester?
2syllables
Worcester has 2 syllables, worces-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
worcester
/ˈwʊs.tə/ UK /ˈwʊs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, worces.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wʊs.tə/
Division By Letters
worces-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Worcester
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 | ʊ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Worcester Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Worcester?
Worcester has 2 syllables, worces-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwʊs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Worcester?
The first syllable, worces, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Worcester?
Worcester has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Worcester into syllables?
By sound, wʊs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, worces-ter.