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