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