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