How Many Syllables In Daughter?
2syllables
Daughter has 2 syllables, daugh-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
daughter
/ˈdɔː.tə/ UK /ˈdɔː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, daugh.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɔː.tə/
Division By Letters
daugh-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Daughter
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 | d | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Daughter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in daughter?
Daughter has 2 syllables, daugh-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɔː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in daughter?
The first syllable, daugh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of daughter?
Daughter has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide daughter into syllables?
By sound, dɔː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, daugh-ter.