How Many Syllables In Wholesaler?
3syllables
Wholesaler has 3 syllables, whole-sa-ler. It is a trisyllabic word.
wholesaler
/ˈhəʊl.seɪ.lə/ UK /ˈhoʊl.seɪ.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, whole.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/həʊl.seɪ.lə/
Division By Letters
whole-sa-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wholesaler
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 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Wholesaler Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wholesaler?
Wholesaler has 3 syllables, whole-sa-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhəʊl.seɪ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in wholesaler?
The first syllable, whole, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wholesaler?
Wholesaler has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wholesaler into syllables?
By sound, həʊl.seɪ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, whole-sa-ler.