How Many Syllables In Jeweller?
3syllables
Jeweller has 3 syllables, jew-e-ller. It is a trisyllabic word.
jeweller
/ˈdʒuː.ə.lə/ UK /ˈdʒuː.ə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jew.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒuː.ə.lə/
Division By Letters
jew-e-ller
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jeweller
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 | dʒ | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Jeweller Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jeweller?
Jeweller has 3 syllables, jew-e-ller. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒuː.ə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in jeweller?
The first syllable, jew, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jeweller?
Jeweller has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jeweller into syllables?
By sound, dʒuː.ə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, jew-e-ller.