How Many Syllables In Coriander?
4syllables
Coriander has 4 syllables, cor-i-an-der. It is a polysyllabic word.
coriander
/ˌkɒr.iˈæn.də/ UK /ˌkɔːr.iˈæn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒr.i.æn.də/
Division By Letters
cor-i-an-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coriander
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 4 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Coriander Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coriander?
Coriander has 4 syllables, cor-i-an-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒr.iˈæn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in coriander?
The third syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coriander?
Coriander has the structure CVC/V/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coriander into syllables?
By sound, kɒr.i.æn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, cor-i-an-der.