How Many Syllables In Webinar?
3syllables
Webinar has 3 syllables, web-i-nar. It is a trisyllabic word.
webinar
/ˈweb.ɪ.nə/ UK /ˈweb.ɪ.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, web.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/web.ɪ.nə/
Division By Letters
web-i-nar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Webinar
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 | e | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Webinar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in webinar?
Webinar has 3 syllables, web-i-nar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweb.ɪ.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in webinar?
The first syllable, web, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of webinar?
Webinar has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide webinar into syllables?
By sound, web.ɪ.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, web-i-nar.