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