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