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