How Many Syllables In Dresser?
2syllables
Dresser has 2 syllables, dress-er. It is a disyllabic word.
dresser
/ˈdres.ə/ UK /ˈdres.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dress.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/dres.ə/
Division By Letters
dress-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dresser
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 | dr | e | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Dresser Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dresser?
Dresser has 2 syllables, dress-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdres.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in dresser?
The first syllable, dress, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dresser?
Dresser has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dresser into syllables?
By sound, dres.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dress-er.