How Many Syllables In Chatter?
2syllables
Chatter has 2 syllables, chatt-er. It is a disyllabic word.
chatter
/ˈtʃæt.ə/ UK /ˈtʃæt.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chatt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tʃæt.ə/
Division By Letters
chatt-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chatter
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 | tʃ | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Chatter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chatter?
Chatter has 2 syllables, chatt-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in chatter?
The first syllable, chatt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chatter?
Chatter has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chatter into syllables?
By sound, tʃæt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, chatt-er.