How Many Syllables In Voyeur?
2syllables
Voyeur has 2 syllables, vo-yeur. It is a disyllabic word.
voyeur
/vɔɪˈɜː/ UK /vwɑːˈjɝː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, yeur.
Syllable Structure
CV/V
Division By Sound
/vɔɪ.ɜː/
Division By Letters
vo-yeur
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voyeur
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɜː | – | V | open |
Why Voyeur Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voyeur?
Voyeur has 2 syllables, vo-yeur. In British English it is transcribed /vɔɪˈɜː/.
Which syllable is stressed in voyeur?
The second syllable, yeur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voyeur?
Voyeur has the structure CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voyeur into syllables?
By sound, vɔɪ.ɜː. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-yeur.