How Many Syllables In Cancer?
2syllables
Cancer has 2 syllables, can-cer. It is a disyllabic word.
cancer
/ˈkæn.sə/ UK /ˈkæn.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kæn.sə/
Division By Letters
can-cer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cancer
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cancer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cancer?
Cancer has 2 syllables, can-cer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cancer?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cancer?
Cancer has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cancer into syllables?
By sound, kæn.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-cer.