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