How Many Syllables In Hunter?
2syllables
Hunter has 2 syllables, hun-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
hunter
/ˈhʌn.tə/ UK /ˈhʌn.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/hʌn.tə/
Division By Letters
hun-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hunter
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 | h | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hunter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hunter?
Hunter has 2 syllables, hun-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhʌn.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hunter?
The first syllable, hun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hunter?
Hunter has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hunter into syllables?
By sound, hʌn.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hun-ter.