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