How Many Syllables In Cluster?
2syllables
Cluster has 2 syllables, clus-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
cluster
/ˈklʌs.tə/ UK /ˈklʌs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clus.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/klʌs.tə/
Division By Letters
clus-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cluster
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 | kl | ʌ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cluster Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cluster?
Cluster has 2 syllables, clus-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklʌs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cluster?
The first syllable, clus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cluster?
Cluster has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cluster into syllables?
By sound, klʌs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, clus-ter.