How Many Syllables In Elevator?
4syllables
Elevator has 4 syllables, el-e-va-tor. It is a polysyllabic word.
elevator
/ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tə/ UK /ˈel.ə.veɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, el.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/el.ɪ.veɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
el-e-va-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elevator
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 | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Elevator Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elevator?
Elevator has 4 syllables, el-e-va-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in elevator?
The first syllable, el, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elevator?
Elevator has the structure VC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elevator into syllables?
By sound, el.ɪ.veɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, el-e-va-tor.