How Many Syllables In Pfizer?
2syllables
Pfizer has 2 syllables, pfi-zer. It is a disyllabic word.
pfizer
/ˈfaɪ.zə/ UK /ˈfaɪ.zɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pfi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/faɪ.zə/
Division By Letters
pfi-zer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pfizer
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 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Pfizer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Pfizer?
Pfizer has 2 syllables, pfi-zer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪ.zə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Pfizer?
The first syllable, pfi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Pfizer?
Pfizer has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Pfizer into syllables?
By sound, faɪ.zə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pfi-zer.