How Many Syllables In Panther?
2syllables
Panther has 2 syllables, pan-ther. It is a disyllabic word.
panther
/ˈpæn.θə/ UK /ˈpæn.θɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/pæn.θə/
Division By Letters
pan-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Panther
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 | p | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Panther Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in panther?
Panther has 2 syllables, pan-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæn.θə/.
Which syllable is stressed in panther?
The first syllable, pan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of panther?
Panther has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide panther into syllables?
By sound, pæn.θə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pan-ther.