How Many Syllables In Cleanser?
2syllables
Cleanser has 2 syllables, clean-ser. It is a disyllabic word.
cleanser
/ˈklen.zə/ UK /ˈklen.zɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clean.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/klen.zə/
Division By Letters
clean-ser
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cleanser
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 | kl | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cleanser Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cleanser?
Cleanser has 2 syllables, clean-ser. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklen.zə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cleanser?
The first syllable, clean, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cleanser?
Cleanser has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cleanser into syllables?
By sound, klen.zə. By letters, as a spelling guide, clean-ser.