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