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