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