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