How Many Syllables In Premiere?
3syllables
Premiere has 3 syllables, prem-i-ere. It is a trisyllabic word.
premiere
/ˈprem.i.eə/ UK /prɪˈmɪr/ US
Premiere can also be said with 2 syllables (US /prɪˈmɪr/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prem.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/V
Division By Sound
/prem.i.eə/
Division By Letters
prem-i-ere
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Premiere
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 | – | eə | – | V | open |
Why Premiere 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.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in premiere?
Premiere has 3 syllables, prem-i-ere. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprem.i.eə/.
Which syllable is stressed in premiere?
The first syllable, prem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of premiere?
Premiere has the structure CCVC/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide premiere into syllables?
By sound, prem.i.eə. By letters, as a spelling guide, prem-i-ere.