How Many Syllables In Firefighter?
3syllables
Firefighter has 3 syllables, fire-figh-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
firefighter
/ˈfaɪə.faɪ.tə/ UK /ˈfaɪɚ.faɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fire.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/faɪə.faɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
fire-figh-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Firefighter
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 | aɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Firefighter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in firefighter?
Firefighter has 3 syllables, fire-figh-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪə.faɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in firefighter?
The first syllable, fire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of firefighter?
Firefighter has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide firefighter into syllables?
By sound, faɪə.faɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fire-figh-ter.