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