How Many Syllables In Administer?
4syllables
Administer has 4 syllables, ad-min-i-ster. It is a polysyllabic word.
administer
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ UK /ədˈmɪn.ə.stɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, min.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/əd.mɪn.ɪ.stə/
Division By Letters
ad-min-i-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Administer
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Administer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in administer?
Administer has 4 syllables, ad-min-i-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in administer?
The second syllable, min, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of administer?
Administer has the structure VC/CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide administer into syllables?
By sound, əd.mɪn.ɪ.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-min-i-ster.