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