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