How Many Syllables In Jumper?
2syllables
Jumper has 2 syllables, jum-per. It is a disyllabic word.
jumper
/ˈdʒʌm.pə/ UK /ˈdʒʌm.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jum.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒʌm.pə/
Division By Letters
jum-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jumper
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Jumper Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jumper?
Jumper has 2 syllables, jum-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌm.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in jumper?
The first syllable, jum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jumper?
Jumper has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jumper into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌm.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, jum-per.