How Many Syllables In Wander?
2syllables
Wander has 2 syllables, wan-der. It is a disyllabic word.
wander
/ˈwɒn.də/ UK /ˈwɑːn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wɒn.də/
Division By Letters
wan-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wander
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Wander Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wander?
Wander has 2 syllables, wan-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in wander?
The first syllable, wan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wander?
Wander has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wander into syllables?
By sound, wɒn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, wan-der.