How Many Syllables In Philander?
3syllables
Philander has 3 syllables, phi-lan-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
philander
/fɪˈlæn.də/ UK /fɪˈlæn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɪ.læn.də/
Division By Letters
phi-lan-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Philander
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Philander Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in philander?
Philander has 3 syllables, phi-lan-der. In British English it is transcribed /fɪˈlæn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in philander?
The second syllable, lan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of philander?
Philander has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide philander into syllables?
By sound, fɪ.læn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, phi-lan-der.