How Many Syllables In Fertiliser?
4syllables
Fertiliser has 4 syllables, fer-ti-li-ser. It is a polysyllabic word.
fertiliser
/ˈfɜː.tə.laɪ.zə/ UK /ˈfɝː.t̬ə.laɪ.zɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɜː.tə.laɪ.zə/
Division By Letters
fer-ti-li-ser
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fertiliser
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 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Fertiliser Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fertiliser?
Fertiliser has 4 syllables, fer-ti-li-ser. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.tə.laɪ.zə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fertiliser?
The first syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fertiliser?
Fertiliser has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fertiliser into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.tə.laɪ.zə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fer-ti-li-ser.
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