How Many Syllables In Scholar?
2syllables
Scholar has 2 syllables, schol-ar. It is a disyllabic word.
scholar
/ˈskɒl.ə/ UK /ˈskɑː.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, schol.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/skɒl.ə/
Division By Letters
schol-ar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scholar
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 | sk | ɒ | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Scholar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scholar?
Scholar has 2 syllables, schol-ar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskɒl.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in scholar?
The first syllable, schol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scholar?
Scholar has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scholar into syllables?
By sound, skɒl.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, schol-ar.