How Many Syllables In Goalkeeper?
3syllables
Goalkeeper has 3 syllables, goal-kee-per. It is a trisyllabic word.
goalkeeper
/ˈɡəʊl.kiː.pə/ UK /ˈɡoʊl.kiː.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, goal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡəʊl.kiː.pə/
Division By Letters
goal-kee-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Goalkeeper
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 | ɡ | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Goalkeeper Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in goalkeeper?
Goalkeeper has 3 syllables, goal-kee-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡəʊl.kiː.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in goalkeeper?
The first syllable, goal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of goalkeeper?
Goalkeeper has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide goalkeeper into syllables?
By sound, ɡəʊl.kiː.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, goal-kee-per.