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