How Many Syllables In Pillar?
2syllables
Pillar has 2 syllables, pill-ar. It is a disyllabic word.
pillar
/ˈpɪl.ə/ UK /ˈpɪl.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pill.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/pɪl.ə/
Division By Letters
pill-ar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pillar
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Pillar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pillar?
Pillar has 2 syllables, pill-ar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪl.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in pillar?
The first syllable, pill, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pillar?
Pillar has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pillar into syllables?
By sound, pɪl.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pill-ar.