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