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