How Many Syllables In Reporter?
3syllables
Reporter has 3 syllables, re-por-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
reporter
/rɪˈpɔː.tə/ UK /rɪˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, por.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɪ.pɔː.tə/
Division By Letters
re-por-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reporter
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Reporter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reporter?
Reporter has 3 syllables, re-por-ter. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈpɔː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in reporter?
The second syllable, por, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reporter?
Reporter has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reporter into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.pɔː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-por-ter.