How Many Syllables In Midfielder?
3syllables
Midfielder has 3 syllables, mid-fiel-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
midfielder
/ˈmɪd.fiːl.də/ UK /ˈmɪd.fiːl.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mɪd.fiːl.də/
Division By Letters
mid-fiel-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Midfielder
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 | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | iː | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Midfielder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in midfielder?
Midfielder has 3 syllables, mid-fiel-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪd.fiːl.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in midfielder?
The first syllable, mid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of midfielder?
Midfielder has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide midfielder into syllables?
By sound, mɪd.fiːl.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, mid-fiel-der.