How Many Syllables In Professor?
3syllables
Professor has 3 syllables, pro-fess-or. It is a trisyllabic word.
professor
/prəˈfes.ə/ UK /prəˈfes.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fess.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/prə.fes.ə/
Division By Letters
pro-fess-or
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Professor
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Professor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in professor?
Professor has 3 syllables, pro-fess-or. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈfes.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in professor?
The second syllable, fess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of professor?
Professor has the structure CCV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide professor into syllables?
By sound, prə.fes.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-fess-or.