How Many Syllables In Ulcer?
2syllables
Ulcer has 2 syllables, ul-cer. It is a disyllabic word.
ulcer
/ˈʌl.sə/ UK /ˈʌl.sɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ul.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʌl.sə/
Division By Letters
ul-cer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ulcer
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 | – | ʌ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Ulcer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ulcer?
Ulcer has 2 syllables, ul-cer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌl.sə/.
Which syllable is stressed in ulcer?
The first syllable, ul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ulcer?
Ulcer has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ulcer into syllables?
By sound, ʌl.sə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ul-cer.