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