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