How Many Syllables In Blister?
2syllables
Blister has 2 syllables, blis-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
blister
/ˈblɪs.tə/ UK /ˈblɪs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blis.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/blɪs.tə/
Division By Letters
blis-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blister
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 | bl | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Blister Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blister?
Blister has 2 syllables, blis-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblɪs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in blister?
The first syllable, blis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blister?
Blister has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blister into syllables?
By sound, blɪs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, blis-ter.