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