How Many Syllables In Slander?
2syllables
Slander has 2 syllables, slan-der. It is a disyllabic word.
slander
/ˈslɑːn.də/ UK /ˈslæn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/slɑːn.də/
Division By Letters
slan-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slander
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 | sl | ɑː | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Slander Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slander?
Slander has 2 syllables, slan-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈslɑːn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in slander?
The first syllable, slan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slander?
Slander has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slander into syllables?
By sound, slɑːn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, slan-der.