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