How Many Syllables In Voucher?
2syllables
Voucher has 2 syllables, vou-cher. It is a disyllabic word.
voucher
/ˈvaʊ.tʃə/ UK /ˈvaʊ.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vou.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/vaʊ.tʃə/
Division By Letters
vou-cher
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voucher
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 | v | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Voucher Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voucher?
Voucher has 2 syllables, vou-cher. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvaʊ.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in voucher?
The first syllable, vou, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voucher?
Voucher has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voucher into syllables?
By sound, vaʊ.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vou-cher.