How Many Syllables In Calculator?
4syllables
Calculator has 4 syllables, cal-cu-la-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
calculator
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə/ UK /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kæl.kjə.leɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
cal-cu-la-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Calculator
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 | k | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | kj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Calculator Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in calculator?
Calculator has 4 syllables, cal-cu-la-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in calculator?
The first syllable, cal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of calculator?
Calculator has the structure CVC/CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide calculator into syllables?
By sound, kæl.kjə.leɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cal-cu-la-tor.
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