How Many Syllables In Clatter?
2syllables
Clatter has 2 syllables, clatt-er. It is a disyllabic word.
clatter
/ˈklæt.ə/ UK /ˈklæt.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clatt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/klæt.ə/
Division By Letters
clatt-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clatter
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 | kl | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Clatter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clatter?
Clatter has 2 syllables, clatt-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklæt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in clatter?
The first syllable, clatt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clatter?
Clatter has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clatter into syllables?
By sound, klæt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, clatt-er.