How Many Syllables In Shepherd?
2syllables
Shepherd has 2 syllables, sheph-erd. It is a disyllabic word.
shepherd
/ˈʃep.əd/ UK /ˈʃep.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sheph.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ʃep.əd/
Division By Letters
sheph-erd
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shepherd
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 | ʃ | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Shepherd Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shepherd?
Shepherd has 2 syllables, sheph-erd. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃep.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in shepherd?
The first syllable, sheph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shepherd?
Shepherd has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shepherd into syllables?
By sound, ʃep.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, sheph-erd.