How Many Syllables In Cutthroat?
2syllables
Cutthroat has 2 syllables, cutt-hroat. It is a disyllabic word.
cutthroat
/ˈkʌt.θrəʊt/ UK /ˈkʌt.θroʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cutt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kʌt.θrəʊt/
Division By Letters
cutt-hroat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cutthroat
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 | θr | əʊ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Cutthroat 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 cutthroat?
Cutthroat has 2 syllables, cutt-hroat. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌt.θrəʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in cutthroat?
The first syllable, cutt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cutthroat?
Cutthroat has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cutthroat into syllables?
By sound, kʌt.θrəʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, cutt-hroat.