How Many Syllables In Broadcaster?
3syllables
Broadcaster has 3 syllables, broad-ca-ster. It is a trisyllabic word.
broadcaster
/ˈbrɔːd.kɑː.stə/ UK /ˈbrɔːd.kæs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, broad.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/brɔːd.kɑː.stə/
Division By Letters
broad-ca-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broadcaster
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 | br | ɔː | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Broadcaster Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in broadcaster?
Broadcaster has 3 syllables, broad-ca-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɔːd.kɑː.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in broadcaster?
The first syllable, broad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broadcaster?
Broadcaster has the structure CCVC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broadcaster into syllables?
By sound, brɔːd.kɑː.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, broad-ca-ster.