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