How Many Syllables In Wrestler?
3syllables
Wrestler has 3 syllables, res-ə-lə. It is a trisyllabic word.
resələ
/ˈres.ə.lə/ UK /ˈres.ə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/res.ə.lə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wrestler
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 | r | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Wrestler Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wrestler?
Wrestler has 3 syllables, res-ə-lə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈres.ə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in wrestler?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wrestler?
Wrestler has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wrestler into syllables?
By sound, res.ə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.