How Many Syllables In Sector?
2syllables
Sector has 2 syllables, sec-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
sector
/ˈsek.tə/ UK /ˈsek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sek.tə/
Division By Letters
sec-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sector
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Sector Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sector?
Sector has 2 syllables, sec-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sector?
The first syllable, sec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sector?
Sector has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sector into syllables?
By sound, sek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sec-tor.