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