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