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