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