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