How Many Syllables In Healer?
2syllables
Healer has 2 syllables, hea-ler. It is a disyllabic word.
healer
/ˈhiː.lə/ UK /ˈhiː.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hiː.lə/
Division By Letters
hea-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Healer
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 | h | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Healer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in healer?
Healer has 2 syllables, hea-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhiː.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in healer?
The first syllable, hea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of healer?
Healer has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide healer into syllables?
By sound, hiː.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hea-ler.