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