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