How Many Syllables In Youngster?
2syllables
Youngster has 2 syllables, young-ster. It is a disyllabic word.
youngster
/ˈjʌŋ.stə/ UK /ˈjʌŋ.stɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, young.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/jʌŋ.stə/
Division By Letters
young-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Youngster
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 | j | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Youngster Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in youngster?
Youngster has 2 syllables, young-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjʌŋ.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in youngster?
The first syllable, young, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of youngster?
Youngster has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide youngster into syllables?
By sound, jʌŋ.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, young-ster.