How Many Syllables In Marketer?
3syllables
Marketer has 3 syllables, mar-ke-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
marketer
/ˈmɑː.kə.tə/ UK /ˈmɑːr.kə.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɑː.kə.tə/
Division By Letters
mar-ke-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marketer
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 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Marketer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marketer?
Marketer has 3 syllables, mar-ke-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.kə.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in marketer?
The first syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marketer?
Marketer has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marketer into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.kə.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-ke-ter.