How Many Syllables In Stationer?
3syllables
Stationer has 3 syllables, sta-tion-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
stationer
/ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ə/ UK /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/steɪ.ʃən.ə/
Division By Letters
sta-tion-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stationer
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Stationer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stationer?
Stationer has 3 syllables, sta-tion-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stationer?
The first syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stationer?
Stationer has the structure CCV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stationer into syllables?
By sound, steɪ.ʃən.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sta-tion-er.