How Many Syllables In Stakeholder?
3syllables
Stakeholder has 3 syllables, stake-hol-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
stakeholder
/ˈsteɪk.həʊl.də/ UK /ˈsteɪk.hoʊl.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stake.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/steɪk.həʊl.də/
Division By Letters
stake-hol-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stakeholder
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 | st | eɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stakeholder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stakeholder?
Stakeholder has 3 syllables, stake-hol-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪk.həʊl.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in stakeholder?
The first syllable, stake, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stakeholder?
Stakeholder has the structure CCVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stakeholder into syllables?
By sound, steɪk.həʊl.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, stake-hol-der.