How Many Syllables In Wizard?
2syllables
Wizard has 2 syllables, wiz-ard. It is a disyllabic word.
wizard
/ˈwɪz.əd/ UK /ˈwɪz.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wiz.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɪz.əd/
Division By Letters
wiz-ard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wizard
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Wizard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wizard?
Wizard has 2 syllables, wiz-ard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪz.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in wizard?
The first syllable, wiz, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wizard?
Wizard has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wizard into syllables?
By sound, wɪz.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, wiz-ard.