How Many Syllables In Auditor?
3syllables
Auditor has 3 syllables, au-di-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
auditor
/ˈɔː.dɪ.tə/ UK /ˈɔː.də.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, au.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔː.dɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
au-di-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Auditor
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 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Auditor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in auditor?
Auditor has 3 syllables, au-di-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.dɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in auditor?
The first syllable, au, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of auditor?
Auditor has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide auditor into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.dɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-di-tor.