How Many Syllables In Cutoff?
2syllables
Cutoff has 2 syllables, cut-off. It is a disyllabic word.
cutoff
/ˈkʌt.ɒf/ UK /ˈkʌt.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cut.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kʌt.ɒf/
Division By Letters
cut-off
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cutoff
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 | k | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Cutoff 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 cutoff?
Cutoff has 2 syllables, cut-off. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌt.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in cutoff?
The first syllable, cut, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cutoff?
Cutoff has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cutoff into syllables?
By sound, kʌt.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, cut-off.