How Many Syllables In Gutter?
2syllables
Gutter has 2 syllables, gutt-er. It is a disyllabic word.
gutter
/ˈɡʌt.ə/ UK /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gutt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɡʌt.ə/
Division By Letters
gutt-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gutter
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 | ɡ | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Gutter 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 gutter?
Gutter has 2 syllables, gutt-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in gutter?
The first syllable, gutt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gutter?
Gutter has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gutter into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gutt-er.