How Many Syllables In Temper?
2syllables
Temper has 2 syllables, tem-per. It is a disyllabic word.
temper
/ˈtem.pə/ UK /ˈtem.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tem.pə/
Division By Letters
tem-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Temper
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 | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Temper Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in temper?
Temper has 2 syllables, tem-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtem.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in temper?
The first syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of temper?
Temper has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide temper into syllables?
By sound, tem.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tem-per.