How Many Syllables In Mentor?
2syllables
Mentor has 2 syllables, men-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
mentor
/ˈmen.tɔː/ UK /ˈmen.t̬ɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/men.tɔː/
Division By Letters
men-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mentor
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Mentor 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 mentor?
Mentor has 2 syllables, men-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmen.tɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in mentor?
The first syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mentor?
Mentor has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mentor into syllables?
By sound, men.tɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, men-tor.