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