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