How Many Syllables In Spinster?
2syllables
Spinster has 2 syllables, spin-ster. It is a disyllabic word.
spinster
/ˈspɪn.stə/ UK /ˈspɪn.stɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spin.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/spɪn.stə/
Division By Letters
spin-ster
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spinster
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 | sp | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Spinster Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spinster?
Spinster has 2 syllables, spin-ster. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɪn.stə/.
Which syllable is stressed in spinster?
The first syllable, spin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spinster?
Spinster has the structure CCVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spinster into syllables?
By sound, spɪn.stə. By letters, as a spelling guide, spin-ster.