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