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