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