How Many Syllables In Wider?
2syllables
Wider has 2 syllables, wi-der. It is a disyllabic word.
wider
/ˈwaɪ.də/ UK /ˈwaɪ.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/waɪ.də/
Division By Letters
wi-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wider
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Wider Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wider?
Wider has 2 syllables, wi-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwaɪ.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in wider?
The first syllable, wi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wider?
Wider has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wider into syllables?
By sound, waɪ.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, wi-der.