How Many Syllables In Commuter?
3syllables
Commuter has 3 syllables, co-mmu-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
commuter
/kəˈmjuː.tə/ UK /kəˈmjuː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuː.tə/
Division By Letters
co-mmu-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commuter
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Commuter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commuter?
Commuter has 3 syllables, co-mmu-ter. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmjuː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in commuter?
The second syllable, mmu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commuter?
Commuter has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commuter into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmu-ter.