How Many Syllables In Performer?
3syllables
Performer has 3 syllables, per-for-mer. It is a trisyllabic word.
performer
/pəˈfɔː.mə/ UK /pɚˈfɔːr.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/pə.fɔː.mə/
Division By Letters
per-for-mer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Performer
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Performer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in performer?
Performer has 3 syllables, per-for-mer. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈfɔː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in performer?
The second syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of performer?
Performer has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide performer into syllables?
By sound, pə.fɔː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-for-mer.