How Many Syllables In Dispenser?
3syllables
Dispenser has 3 syllables, di-spen-ser. It is a trisyllabic word.
dispenser
/dɪˈspen.sə/ UK /dɪˈspen.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.spen.sə/
Division By Letters
di-spen-ser
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dispenser
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Dispenser Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dispenser?
Dispenser has 3 syllables, di-spen-ser. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈspen.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dispenser?
The second syllable, spen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dispenser?
Dispenser has the structure CV/CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dispenser into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.spen.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-spen-ser.