How Many Syllables In Cheaper?
2syllables
Cheaper has 2 syllables, chea-per. It is a disyllabic word.
cheaper
/ˈtʃiː.pə/ UK /ˈtʃiː.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tʃiː.pə/
Division By Letters
chea-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cheaper
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 | tʃ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cheaper Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cheaper?
Cheaper has 2 syllables, chea-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃiː.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cheaper?
The first syllable, chea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cheaper?
Cheaper has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cheaper into syllables?
By sound, tʃiː.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, chea-per.