How Many Syllables In Postmaster?
3syllables
Postmaster has 3 syllables, post-ma-ster. It is a trisyllabic word.
postmaster
/ˈpəʊst.mɑː.stə/ UK /ˈpoʊst.mæs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, post.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/pəʊst.mɑː.stə/
Division By Letters
post-ma-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Postmaster
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 | əʊ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Postmaster Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in postmaster?
Postmaster has 3 syllables, post-ma-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpəʊst.mɑː.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in postmaster?
The first syllable, post, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of postmaster?
Postmaster has the structure CVCC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide postmaster into syllables?
By sound, pəʊst.mɑː.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, post-ma-ster.