How Many Syllables In Corridor?
3syllables
Corridor has 3 syllables, corr-i-dor. It is a trisyllabic word.
corridor
/ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔː/ UK /ˈkɔːr.ə.dɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, corr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/kɒr.ɪ.dɔː/
Division By Letters
corr-i-dor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Corridor
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 | k | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Corridor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in corridor?
Corridor has 3 syllables, corr-i-dor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒr.ɪ.dɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in corridor?
The first syllable, corr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of corridor?
Corridor has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide corridor into syllables?
By sound, kɒr.ɪ.dɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, corr-i-dor.