How Many Syllables In Fatten?
2syllables
Fatten has 2 syllables, fatt-en. It is a disyllabic word.
fatten
/ˈfæt.ən/ UK /ˈfæt.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fatt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fæt.ən/
Division By Letters
fatt-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fatten
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 | f | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Fatten 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 fatten?
Fatten has 2 syllables, fatt-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæt.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in fatten?
The first syllable, fatt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fatten?
Fatten has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fatten into syllables?
By sound, fæt.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fatt-en.