How Many Syllables In Eager?
2syllables
Eager has 2 syllables, ea-ger. It is a disyllabic word.
eager
/ˈiː.ɡə/ UK /ˈiː.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.ɡə/
Division By Letters
ea-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eager
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Eager Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eager?
Eager has 2 syllables, ea-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in eager?
The first syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eager?
Eager has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eager into syllables?
By sound, iː.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ea-ger.