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