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