How Many Syllables In Administrator?
5syllables
Administrator has 5 syllables, ad-min-i-stra-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
administrator
/ədˈmɪn.ə.streɪ.tə/ UK /ədˈmɪn.ə.streɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, min.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CCCV/CV
Division By Sound
/əd.mɪn.ə.streɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
ad-min-i-stra-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Administrator
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | str | eɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 5 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Administrator 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, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in administrator?
Administrator has 5 syllables, ad-min-i-stra-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈmɪn.ə.streɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in administrator?
The second syllable, min, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of administrator?
Administrator has the structure VC/CVC/V/CCCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide administrator into syllables?
By sound, əd.mɪn.ə.streɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-min-i-stra-tor.
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