How Many Syllables In Transporter?
3syllables
Transporter has 3 syllables, tran-spor-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
transporter
/trænˈspɔː.tə/ UK /trænˈspɔːr.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, spor.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/træn.spɔː.tə/
Division By Letters
tran-spor-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transporter
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | sp | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Transporter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transporter?
Transporter has 3 syllables, tran-spor-ter. In British English it is transcribed /trænˈspɔː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in transporter?
The second syllable, spor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transporter?
Transporter has the structure CCVC/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transporter into syllables?
By sound, træn.spɔː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-spor-ter.