How Many Syllables In Doctor?
2syllables
Doctor has 2 syllables, doc-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
doctor
/ˈdɒk.tə/ UK /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, doc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dɒk.tə/
Division By Letters
doc-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Doctor
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Doctor Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in doctor?
Doctor has 2 syllables, doc-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɒk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in doctor?
The first syllable, doc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of doctor?
Doctor has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide doctor into syllables?
By sound, dɒk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, doc-tor.