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