How Many Syllables In Contender?
3syllables
Contender has 3 syllables, con-ten-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
contender
/kənˈten.də/ UK /kənˈten.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ten.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kən.ten.də/
Division By Letters
con-ten-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contender
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Contender Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contender?
Contender has 3 syllables, con-ten-der. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈten.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in contender?
The second syllable, ten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contender?
Contender has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contender into syllables?
By sound, kən.ten.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-ten-der.