How Many Syllables In Sailor?
2syllables
Sailor has 2 syllables, sai-lor. It is a disyllabic word.
sailor
/ˈseɪ.lə/ UK /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/seɪ.lə/
Division By Letters
sai-lor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sailor
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 | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Sailor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sailor?
Sailor has 2 syllables, sai-lor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈseɪ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sailor?
The first syllable, sai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sailor?
Sailor has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sailor into syllables?
By sound, seɪ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sai-lor.