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