How Many Syllables In Filter?
2syllables
Filter has 2 syllables, fil-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
filter
/ˈfɪl.tə/ UK /ˈfɪl.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɪl.tə/
Division By Letters
fil-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Filter
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Filter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in filter?
Filter has 2 syllables, fil-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪl.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in filter?
The first syllable, fil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of filter?
Filter has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide filter into syllables?
By sound, fɪl.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fil-ter.