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