How Many Syllables In Crater?
2syllables
Crater has 2 syllables, cra-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
crater
/ˈkreɪ.tə/ UK /ˈkreɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kreɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
cra-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crater
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 | kr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Crater Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in crater?
Crater has 2 syllables, cra-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkreɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in crater?
The first syllable, cra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crater?
Crater has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crater into syllables?
By sound, kreɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cra-ter.