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