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