How Many Syllables In Servant?
2syllables
Servant has 2 syllables, ser-vant. It is a disyllabic word.
servant
/ˈsɜː.vənt/ UK /ˈsɝː.vənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ser.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.vənt/
Division By Letters
ser-vant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Servant
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Servant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in servant?
Servant has 2 syllables, ser-vant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.vənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in servant?
The first syllable, ser, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of servant?
Servant has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide servant into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.vənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ser-vant.