How Many Syllables In Builder?
2syllables
Builder has 2 syllables, buil-der. It is a disyllabic word.
builder
/ˈbɪl.də/ UK /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, buil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bɪl.də/
Division By Letters
buil-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Builder
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Builder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in builder?
Builder has 2 syllables, buil-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɪl.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in builder?
The first syllable, buil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of builder?
Builder has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide builder into syllables?
By sound, bɪl.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, buil-der.