How Many Syllables In Trailer?
2syllables
Trailer has 2 syllables, trai-ler. It is a disyllabic word.
trailer
/ˈtreɪ.lə/ UK /ˈtreɪ.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trai.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/treɪ.lə/
Division By Letters
trai-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trailer
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 | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Trailer Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trailer?
Trailer has 2 syllables, trai-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtreɪ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in trailer?
The first syllable, trai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trailer?
Trailer has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trailer into syllables?
By sound, treɪ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, trai-ler.