How Many Syllables In Plunder?
2syllables
Plunder has 2 syllables, plun-der. It is a disyllabic word.
plunder
/ˈplʌn.də/ UK /ˈplʌn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plun.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/plʌn.də/
Division By Letters
plun-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plunder
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 | ʌ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Plunder Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plunder?
Plunder has 2 syllables, plun-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplʌn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in plunder?
The first syllable, plun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plunder?
Plunder has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plunder into syllables?
By sound, plʌn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, plun-der.