How Many Syllables In Bartender?
3syllables
Bartender has 3 syllables, bar-ten-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
bartender
/ˈbɑː.ten.də/ UK /ˈbɑːr.ten.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bɑː.ten.də/
Division By Letters
bar-ten-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bartender
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 | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Bartender Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bartender?
Bartender has 3 syllables, bar-ten-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɑː.ten.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in bartender?
The first syllable, bar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bartender?
Bartender has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bartender into syllables?
By sound, bɑː.ten.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, bar-ten-der.