How Many Syllables In Trespasser?
3syllables
Trespasser has 3 syllables, tres-pa-sser. It is a trisyllabic word.
trespasser
/ˈtres.pə.sə/ UK /ˈtres.pə.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tres.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tres.pə.sə/
Division By Letters
tres-pa-sser
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trespasser
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 | e | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Trespasser Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trespasser?
Trespasser has 3 syllables, tres-pa-sser. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtres.pə.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in trespasser?
The first syllable, tres, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trespasser?
Trespasser has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trespasser into syllables?
By sound, tres.pə.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tres-pa-sser.