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