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