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