How Many Syllables In Coworker?
3syllables
Coworker has 3 syllables, co-wor-ker. It is a trisyllabic word.
coworker
/ˌkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ UK /ˌkoʊˈwɝː.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.wɜː.kə/
Division By Letters
co-wor-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coworker
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Coworker Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coworker?
Coworker has 3 syllables, co-wor-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkəʊˈwɜː.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in coworker?
The second syllable, wor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coworker?
Coworker has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coworker into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.wɜː.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-wor-ker.