How Many Syllables In Sweeper?
2syllables
Sweeper has 2 syllables, swee-per. It is a disyllabic word.
sweeper
/ˈswiː.pə/ UK /ˈswiː.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, swee.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/swiː.pə/
Division By Letters
swee-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sweeper
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 | sw | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Sweeper Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sweeper?
Sweeper has 2 syllables, swee-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈswiː.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sweeper?
The first syllable, swee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sweeper?
Sweeper has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sweeper into syllables?
By sound, swiː.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, swee-per.