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