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