How Many Syllables In Character?
3syllables
Character has 3 syllables, char-ac-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
character
/ˈkær.ɪk.tə/ UK /ˈker.ɪk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, char.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kær.ɪk.tə/
Division By Letters
char-ac-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Character
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Character Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in character?
Character has 3 syllables, char-ac-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkær.ɪk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in character?
The first syllable, char, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of character?
Character has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide character into syllables?
By sound, kær.ɪk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, char-ac-ter.