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