How Many Syllables In Shorter?
2syllables
Shorter has 2 syllables, shor-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
shorter
/ˈʃɔː.tə/ UK /ˈʃɔːr.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃɔː.tə/
Division By Letters
shor-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shorter
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Shorter Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shorter?
Shorter has 2 syllables, shor-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃɔː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in shorter?
The first syllable, shor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shorter?
Shorter has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shorter into syllables?
By sound, ʃɔː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, shor-ter.