How Many Syllables In Plaster?
2syllables
Plaster has 2 syllables, pla-ster. It is a disyllabic word.
plaster
/ˈplɑː.stə/ UK /ˈplæs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pla.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV
Division By Sound
/plɑː.stə/
Division By Letters
pla-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plaster
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 | pl | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Plaster Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plaster?
Plaster has 2 syllables, pla-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplɑː.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in plaster?
The first syllable, pla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plaster?
Plaster has the structure CCV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plaster into syllables?
By sound, plɑː.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pla-ster.