How Many Syllables In Premier?
3syllables
Premier has 3 syllables, prem-i-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
premier
/ˈprem.i.ə/ UK /prɪˈmɪr/ US
Premier can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈprem.jə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prem.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/V
Division By Sound
/prem.i.ə/
Division By Letters
prem-i-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Premier
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 | pr | e | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Premier Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈprem.i.ə/ | /prɪˈmɪr/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈprem.jə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in premier?
Premier has 3 syllables, prem-i-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprem.i.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in premier?
The first syllable, prem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of premier?
Premier has the structure CCVC/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide premier into syllables?
By sound, prem.i.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, prem-i-er.